How Long to Read The Encyclopedia of Indian Philosophies, Volume 5

How Long Does it Take to Read The Encyclopedia of Indian Philosophies, Volume 5?

It takes the average reader 10 hours and 26 minutes to read The Encyclopedia of Indian Philosophies, Volume 5 by Harold G. Coward

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

Description

This volume of the monumental reference series being prepared under the general editorship of Karl Potter provides summaries of the main works in the Grammarian tradition of Indian philosophy. Describing the functions of language on different levels, from ordinary empirical speech to the poetic intuition of the divine, the Grammarians sought to demonstrate that the correct grammatical use of language and the devotional chanting of mantras are ways of moving from lower to higher stages of knowledge and self-realization. This work gives special emphasis to the thought of Bhartrhari, the great systematizer of the Grammarian philosophy. For those unacquainted with Indian philosophy, the editors' introduction provides an explanation of the basic concepts found in the Grammarian texts. Grammarian thought is based on the Vedas, and the writings of Panini, Patanjali, Bhartrhari, and others develop implicit Vedic ideas about language and its function. Their works combine a grammatical analysis of Sanskrit language with a philosophy that takes language as divine. Originally published in 1991. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905.

How long is The Encyclopedia of Indian Philosophies, Volume 5?

The Encyclopedia of Indian Philosophies, Volume 5 by Harold G. Coward is 622 pages long, and a total of 156,744 words.

This makes it 210% the length of the average book. It also has 192% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Encyclopedia of Indian Philosophies, Volume 5 Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 14 hours and 16 minutes to read The Encyclopedia of Indian Philosophies, Volume 5 aloud.

What Reading Level is The Encyclopedia of Indian Philosophies, Volume 5?

The Encyclopedia of Indian Philosophies, Volume 5 is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

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