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The Jaina Worldview: A Study and Translation of the Philosophical Chapters of the Tattvarthadhigama

The Jaina Worldview: A Study and Translation of the Philosophical Chapters of the Tattvarthadhigama

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This book analyzes the philosophical chapters of the Tattvārthādhigama (TA) and its oldest commentary, the Tattvārthādhigamabhāṣya (TABh), and suggests that they were written by different authors and contain several historical layers. It compares the texts with the views of other schools and offers an in-depth analysis of their philosophical content. The appendix provides an English translation of the TA and TABh, making it an important resource for those studying Indian philosophy, Indian thought, and Asian religions.

Format: Hardback
Length: 238 pages
Publication date: 30 June 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd


This comprehensive book delves into the profound philosophical chapters of the Tattvārthādhigama (TA), a foundational text for the Jaina tradition and the first to present the Jaina worldview in a clear and systematic manner. It also includes the first English translation of its oldest commentary, the Tattvārthādhigamabhāṣya (TABh). By examining the philosophical sections of the TA and TABh, which deviate from traditional views and introduce several innovative concepts, the analysis suggests that the TA and TABh were written by different authors and contain multiple historical layers. The texts reflect the concurrent intellectual movements of the time and include comparisons with other schools, such as the Nyāya and Vaiśeṣika traditions, providing a detailed analysis of their philosophical content.

In addition, the appendix offers an English translation from the original Sanskrit text of the TA, as well as the first English translation of the commentary on these passages from the TABh. By placing the text within the broader history of Indian philosophy, the book enhances our understanding of the role of the Jainas in the development of Indian thought. It is a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts of Indian philosophy, Indian thought, and Asian religions alike.

Weight: 621g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032370071

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