Dialogues On The Hindu Philosophy: Comprising The Nyaya, The Sankhya, The Vedant, To Which Is Added A Discussion Of The Authority Of The Vedas (1903)

""Dialogues on the Hindu Philosophy"" is a book written by Krishna Mohan Banerjea in 1903. The book is a comprehensive discussion of three major schools of Hindu philosophy, namely Nyaya, Sankhya, and Vedant. The author presents a series of dialogues between two characters - a teacher and a student - to explain the fundamental concepts of each school of thought. The first section of the book discusses Nyaya, which is a school of logic and epistemology. The author explains the principles of Nyaya, including perception, inference, comparison, and testimony. He also discusses the concept of God in Nyaya and the role of karma in determining the destiny of human beings.The second section of the book deals with Sankhya, which is a school of metaphysics. The author explains the concept of Purusha (the individual soul) and Prakriti (the material world) and how they interact with each other. He also discusses the concept of gunas (qualities) and the role they play in determining the nature of the individual soul.The third section of the book is devoted to Vedant, which is a school of philosophy that emphasizes the unity of the individual soul and the ultimate reality (Brahman). The author discusses the concept of Atman (the individual soul) and its relationship with Brahman. He also explains the different paths (Jnana, Bhakti, and Karma) that lead to the realization of Brahman.In addition to these three schools of philosophy, the author also discusses the authority of the Vedas, which are considered to be the sacred texts of Hinduism. He explains the different interpretations of the Vedas and their significance in Hindu philosophy.Overall, ""Dialogues on the Hindu Philosophy"" is a comprehensive and detailed exploration of the major schools of Hindu philosophy. The author presents complex concepts in a clear and accessible manner, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in the study of Hinduism and Indian philosophy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.