How Long to Read A History of Indian Philosophy

How Long Does it Take to Read A History of Indian Philosophy?

It takes the average reader 8 hours and 26 minutes to read A History of Indian Philosophy by Surendranath Dasgupta

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

The work appears in five volumes. Vol. I comprises Buddhist and Jaina Philosophy and the six systems of Hindu thought, viz.., Samkhya, Yoga, Nyaya, Vaisesika, Mimamsa and Vedanta. It also contains the philosophy of the Yogavasistha, the Bhagavadgita and speculations in the medical schools. Vol. III contains an elaborate account of the Principal Dualistic and Pluralistic Systems such as the philosophy of the Pancaratra, Bhaskara, Yamuna, Ramanuja, Nimbarka, Vijnanabhiksu and philosophical speculations of some of the selected Puranas. Vol. IV deals with the Bhagavata Purana, Madhva and his School, Vallabha, Caitanya, Jiva Gosvami and Baladeva Vidyabhusana. Vol. V treats the Southern Schools of Saivism, viz., Saiva Siddhanta, Vira Saivism, philosophy of Srikantha. Saiva Philosophy in the Puranas and in some important texts. In the words of the Oxford Journal 'the collection of data, editing and the interpretation of every school of thought is a feat unparalleled in the field of history of philosophy.'

How long is A History of Indian Philosophy?

A History of Indian Philosophy by Surendranath Dasgupta is 502 pages long, and a total of 126,504 words.

This makes it 169% the length of the average book. It also has 155% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read A History of Indian Philosophy Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 11 hours and 31 minutes to read A History of Indian Philosophy aloud.

What Reading Level is A History of Indian Philosophy?

A History of Indian Philosophy is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

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