How Long to Read An Introduction to Indian Philosophy

How Long Does it Take to Read An Introduction to Indian Philosophy?

It takes the average reader 8 hours and 23 minutes to read An Introduction to Indian Philosophy by Bina Gupta

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

Description

An Introduction to Indian Philosophy offers a profound yet accessible survey of the development of India’s philosophical tradition. Beginning with the formation of Brāhmaṇical, Jaina, Materialist, and Buddhist traditions, Bina Gupta guides the reader through the classical schools of Indian thought, culminating in a look at how these traditions inform Indian philosophy and society in modern times. Offering translations from source texts and clear explanations of philosophical terms, this text provides a rigorous overview of Indian philosophical contributions to epistemology, metaphysics, philosophy of language, and ethics. This is a must-read for anyone seeking a reliable and illuminating introduction to Indian philosophy. Key Updates in the Second Edition Reorganized into seven parts and fifteen chapters, making it easier for instructors to assign chapters for a semester-long course. Continues to introduce systems historically, but focuses on new key questions and issues within each system. Details new arguments, counter-arguments, objections, and their reformulations in the nine schools of Indian philosophy. Offers expanded discussion of how various schools of Indian philosophy are engaged with each other. Highlights key concepts and adds new grey boxes to explain selected key concepts. Includes a new section that problematizes the Western notion of "philosophy." New Suggested Readings sections are placed at the end of each chapter, which include recommended translations, a bibliography of important works, and pertinent recent scholarship for each school. Adds a new part (Part III) that explains the difficulties involved in translating from Sanskrit into English, discusses fundamental concepts and conceptual distinctions often used to present Indian philosophy to Western students, and reviews important features and maxims that most darśanas follow. Provides new examples of applications to illustrate more obscure concepts and principles.

How long is An Introduction to Indian Philosophy?

An Introduction to Indian Philosophy by Bina Gupta is 501 pages long, and a total of 125,751 words.

This makes it 169% the length of the average book. It also has 154% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read An Introduction to Indian Philosophy Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 11 hours and 27 minutes to read An Introduction to Indian Philosophy aloud.

What Reading Level is An Introduction to Indian Philosophy?

An Introduction to Indian Philosophy is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

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