Karma, Dharma And Moksha

Author: Jagat Pal

Binding: paperback

Release Date: 01-12-2004

Details: This book provides a critical conceptual analysis of the concepts of karma, dharma and moksha which constitute the key features of religious, cultural, ethical and philosophical thoughts of the Hindus, the Jains and the Bauddha`s. The bok discusses various philosophical issues pertaining to these concepts in an analytical manner without showing any disrespect to any religious and philosophical systems of the Hindus, the Jains and the Bauddha's. It has been argued on the logical ground that the doctrine of karma suffers from its own inherent contradictions. But it does not rule out the possibility of human freedom and the attainment of moksha. The concept of karma does not preserve a single meaning in the Indian religious, cultural and ethical heritage. its meaning has been changing at different stages. About Author : Professor Jagat Pal is teaching presently as a Professor of philosophy in the Department of Philosophy, North Eastern Hill University, Shillong, Meghalaya. He did his graduation and post graduation from the University of Allahabad and Ph.D. from Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, U.P. Contents : Preface Acknowledgements The Concept of Karma The Doctrine of Karma: A Conceptual Analysis The Theory fo Brith and Death in Early Buddhism The concept of Niskama Karma does the Idea of Niskama Karma Rest on a mistake Two Dogmas of the Bhagavadgita Dilemma of Dharma The concept of Bliss Value Predicates The Bhagavadgita and Philosophy of Life Fundamentalism and Secularism: The Buddhis Way out Relevance of Buddhist Moral Principles in present Day Society Index

EAN: 9788188683239

Languages: English