In this book; Vasubandhu's classic work Refutation of the Theory of a Self is translated and provided with an introduction and commentary. The translation; the first into a modern Western language from the Sanskrit text; is intended for use by those who wish to begin a careful philosophical study of Indian Buddhist theories of persons. Special features of the introduction and commentary are their extensive explanations of the arguments for the theories of persons of Vasubandhu and the Pudgalavâdines; the Buddhist philosophers whose theory is the central target of Vasubandhu's refutation of the theory of a self.
#120693 in Books 2006-04-06 2006-02-16Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.69 x .74 x 6.85l; 1.30 #File Name: 0415223911336 pages
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Bought for SchoolBy Luna WinterFor my Religious Studies class I had to buy this; however the book is very easy to read and follow and it has a lot of interesting ideas and facts. I personally like the purchase and won't resell it. It shall be added to my collection of books.
