Encyclopedia of Indian Philosophies: Volume XII: Yoga: India's Philosophy of Meditation Tapa dura - 2008

Motilal Banarsidass Publishers Pvt. Ltd. MLBD , pp. 784 Index 2nd Reprint . Hardback. New.

Motilal Banarsidass Pvt. Ltd.. Hardcover. New.

Motilal Banarsidass Pvt. Ltd.. Hardcover. New.

Motilal Banarsidass . Hardcover. New. The volume Yoga: India's Philosophy of Meditation, traces the intellectual history of Patanjala Yoga philosophy from the early centuries of the Common Era through the twentieth century. This volume also provides a systematic discussion of the philosophy of classical yoga. Particular attention is given to the meaning of "concentration" (samadhi), "engrossment" (samapatti)and the "extraordinary cognitive capacities" (vibhutis, siddhis) and the role that these notions play in the Yoga philosophy, which are relevant for issues currently under discussion in contemporary western philosophy of mind. The volume as well compares and contrasts classical yoga philosophy with classical Samkhya and with Indian Buddhist thought. Although the primary focus of the volume is on Patanjala yoga, the system of Hatha Yoga and other satelite systems of Yoga are discussed as well, and an attempt is made to differentiate clearly th classical system of… Leer más

Motilal Banarsidass . Hardcover. New. The volume Yoga: India's Philosophy of Meditation, traces the intellectual history of Patanjala Yoga philosophy from the early centuries of the Common Era through the twentieth century. This volume also provides a systematic discussion of the philosophy of classical yoga. Particular attention is given to the meaning of ""concentration"" (samadhi), ""engrossment"" (samapatti)and the ""extraordinary cognitive capacities"" (vibhutis, siddhis) and the role that these notions play in the Yoga philosophy, which are relevant for issues currently under discussion in contemporary western philosophy of mind. The volume as well compares and contrasts classical yoga philosophy with classical Samkhya and with Indian Buddhist thought. Although the primary focus of the volume is on Patanjala yoga, the system of Hatha Yoga and other satelite systems of Yoga are discussed as well, and an attempt is made to… Leer más

Motilal Banarsidass, 2011-08-30. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good. Very good condition. Dust jacket has slight signs of use along corners and edges. A mylar has been added to further protect it. Cover page has a very small tear along the edge. Pink pen mark along the top of text block. Well-bound, unmarked copy.