Buddhist Logic, Vol 1

by Theodore Stcherbatsky

Volume 1 of 2. This work claims the consideration of the historian of the culture of Asia, of the Sanskrit philologist and of the general philosopher. It is the last of a series of three works destined to elucidate what is perhaps the most powerful movement of ideas in the history of Asia, a movement which, originating in the 6th century BC in the valley of Hindustan, gradually extended its sway over almost the whole of the continent of Asia, as well as over the islands of Japan and of the Indian archipelago. These works are thus concerned about the history of the ruling ideas of Asia, Central and Eastern.

Genres: Buddhism, Philosophy, Religion, Logic

558 pages, Paperback

First published October 15, 2004

Reviews

[Genndy · Rating 5 out of 5]

This monster of a book is a work of an extremely, unbelieveably elloquent and educated man. It deals with an extremely complicated subjects of buddhist logic and it's philosophy in general. As if that wasn't a subject broad, vast and hard enough, the author comparatively describes all the most important philosophical systems of Indian classic period, and goes in depth to describe and compare their relations to one another and to buddhist philosophy. Furthermore. logic theory of all this schools is studied and in detail. And if that still wasn't impressive enough (it is, btw), author compares those Indian schools of thought to most prominent Western logicians and philosophers. Mindblowing! Don't get fooled, this is an extremely demanding read, and you probably want nothing to do with it if you don't already have an above average knowledge on Eastern and Western philosophy. But, concerning the subject it struggles with, I believe the matter was presented in the best possible way, in order to stay extremely detailed but on point. Wow. And that's only the first volume!

[Anders Bjonbäck · Rating 2 out of 5]

Somewhat intolerable in its writing style, but necessary reading nonetheless.

[Chant · Rating 5 out of 5]

Dated? Yes. Dense? Yes. Great resource for Buddhist philosophy and logic? Yes! A great resource for those people interested in Buddhist philosophy but be warned that this book is dense and presupposes basics in Buddhist thought.

[Serdar · Rating 3 out of 5]

Highly technical, hence the three stars. But for logic, philosophy, and Buddhism nerds like me, absorbing like a whole bag o' sponges.

[WR Thero]

good