The Refutation of the Self in Indian Buddhism: Candrakīrti on the Selflessness of Persons

ISBN-13: 9780415657495 / Angielski / Twarda / 2012 / 238 str.

James Duerlinger

Opis

Since the Buddha did not fully explain the theory of persons that underlies his teaching, in later centuries a number of different interpretations were developed. This book presents the interpretation by the celebrated Indian Buddhist philosopher, Candrakirti (ca. 570-650 CE).

Spis treści

1. Introduction 2. Translation 3. Commentary 4. Appendix: Vasubandhu’s "Refutation" and the central Philosophical questions about which Indian Buddhist Theories of persons are concerned

O autorze

James Duerlinger teaches in the Philosophy Department at the University of Iowa, USA. His research interests include the philosophy of religion, ancient Greek philosophy, and Indian Buddhist philosophy.