Candrakīrti's Introduction to the Middle Way: A Guide (OXFORD GUIDES TO PHILOSOPHY SERIES) - Tapa dura

Westerhoff, Jan

 
9780197612330: Candrakīrti's Introduction to the Middle Way: A Guide (OXFORD GUIDES TO PHILOSOPHY SERIES)
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ISBN 10: 0197612334 ISBN 13: 9780197612330
Editorial: OUP USA, 2024

Sinopsis

Candrakīrti's Introduction to the Middle Way (Madhyamakāvatāra) is a central work of Buddhist philosophy for two reasons. First, it provides an introduction to Madhyamaka, one of the three major philosophical schools of Buddhist thought (the other two being Abhidharma and Yogācāra). Second, within Madhyamaka, Candrakīrti's text occupies a very prominent role. This is primarily due to its enormous influence in Tibet, where Candrakīrti's work became the main entry-point into the study of Madhyamaka thought. While the historical importance of the Introduction to the Middle Way for understanding a major section of Buddhist thought is evident, what makes it particularly interesting for students is the role it plays as an 'introduction'. It is one of Candrakīrti's earlier works and presents a comprehensive guide to the key philosophical ideas and problems of Madhyamaka thought.

This Oxford Guide is for the philosophically interested student or scholar reading the Introduction to the Middle Way. Westerhoff's commentary focuses on the philosophical content of the text, using Candrakīrti's auto-commentary as the main explicatory resource.

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Jan Westerhoff is Professor of Buddhist Philosophy at the University of Oxford and a Fellow at Lady Margaret Hall, University of Oxford.

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OUP USA
Año de publicación
2024
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Inglés
ISBN 10 
0197612334
ISBN 13 
9780197612330
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Número de páginas
296
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ISBN 10:  0197612342 ISBN 13:  9780197612347
Editorial: OUP USA, 2024
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