A Concise Dictionary of Indian Philosophy: Sanskrit Terms Defined in English

by John A. Grimes

Containing over 500 new listings of frequently used religious terms and numerous etymological derivations, this new and revised edition of A Concise Dictionary of Indian Philosophy provides a comprehensive dictionary of Indian philosophical terms in both devanagari and roman transliteration along with an English translation. It offers special meanings of words used as technical terms within particular philosophical systems and contains the meanings of terms fundamental to epistemology, metaphysics, and practical teaching of heterodox and orthodox schools of Indian philosophy.

Cross-referencing is provided and charts are included that offer information regarding relationships, categories, and sourcebooks relevant to individual schools.

Genres: Philosophy, Reference, Language

390 pages, Paperback

First published July 1, 1989

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[Carl · Rating 4 out of 5]

Just as picking a guide for a language excludes potential and includes liability so it is in the search for philosophical truth. However reading a dictionary like this one accomplishes the same fundamental bottom up presentation that Google translation software accomplishes for language. Studying words of the oldest language and best philosophies in the best possible way will let you find the controversies and intellectual nuggets that will inform your own best efforts to understand our/your place in things. There are significant differences in the editions.