{"product_id":"jaina-philosophy-of-non-absolution-critical-study-of-anekantavada","title":"Jaina Philosophy of Non-Absolution: Critical Study of Anekantavada","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDETAILS : \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor : Satkari Mookerjee\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher ‏ : ‎ Motilal Banarsidass Publishers\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date ‏ : ‎ 1 January 1995\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage ‏ : ‎ English\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardcover ‏ : ‎ 308 pages\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 8120812921\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-8120812925\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItem Weight ‏ : ‎ 500  g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THE BOOK\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Jaina Philosophy of Non-Absolutism\u003c\/b\u003e is a seminal work that offers a rigorous philosophical and logical defense of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"117\"\u003eAnekantavada\u003c\/b\u003e, the hallmark of Jain thought. Written by the esteemed scholar \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"193\"\u003eSatkari Mookerjee\u003c\/b\u003e, the book provides a \"critical study\" of the doctrine that reality is multifaceted and that no single point of view can claim to be the absolute truth. Mookerjee meticulously analyzes how the Jainas navigated the \"middle path\" between the radical pluralism of the Buddhists and the absolute monism of the Vedantins. By exploring the concept of \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"555\"\u003eSyadvada\u003c\/i\u003e (the doctrine of \"maybe\" or \"conditioned predication\") and \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"623\"\u003eNayavada\u003c\/i\u003e (the theory of standpoints), the book demonstrates how Jainism provides a sophisticated framework for intellectual tolerance and the reconciliation of conflicting philosophical claims.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eThe text is particularly noted for its high level of academic precision, as it engages with the critiques posed by rival Indian philosophical schools. Mookerjee explains the Jain logic of the \"Sevenfold Predication\" (\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"217\"\u003eSapta-bhangi-naya\u003c\/i\u003e), showing how it is not a sign of skepticism, but a profound commitment to capturing the infinite complexity of existence. This work is considered one of the most authoritative English-language resources for understanding Jaina epistemology and its unique contribution to global logic and ethics. It remains a staple for anyone interested in the history of Indian logic and the philosophical foundations of non-violence (\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"656\"\u003eAhimsa\u003c\/i\u003e) as applied to thought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THE AUTHOR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDr. Satkari Mookerjee\u003c\/b\u003e was a towering figure in 20th-century Indian scholarship and served as the Director of the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"113\"\u003eNava Nalanda Mahavihara\u003c\/b\u003e. He was a polyglot and a master of Sanskrit, Pali, and Prakrit, which allowed him to access primary sources with unparalleled depth. Mookerjee was known for his \"comparative\" approach, often placing Indian philosophical systems in dialogue with Western thought to highlight their logical strength. His writings are characterized by a rare blend of traditional learning and modern critical analysis, making him one of the few scholars who could bridge the gap between ancient \"Pandit\" scholarship and modern university academia.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Motilal Banarsidass Publishing House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51272757018922,"sku":"VASY-8120812921","price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0693\/1218\/4618\/files\/958_1c636e8c-7d0a-42e4-b209-183d4a1db7c5.jpg?v=1773920788","url":"https:\/\/crazyshelf.com\/products\/jaina-philosophy-of-non-absolution-critical-study-of-anekantavada","provider":"Crazyshelf.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}