In Dialogue with the Mahābhārata (Dialogues in South Asian Traditions: Religion, Philosophy, Literature and History)

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Synopsis
The Mahābhārata has been explored extensively as a work of mythology, epic poetry, and religious literature, but the text’s philosophical dimensions have largely been under-appreciated by Western scholars. This book explores the philosophical implications of the Mahābhārata by paying attention to the centrality of dialogue, both as the text’s prevailing literary expression and its organising structure. Focusing on five sets of dialogues about controversial moral problems in the central story, this book shows that philosophical deliberation is an integral part of the narrative. Black argues that by paying attention to how characters make arguments and how dialogues unfold, we can better appreciate the Mahābhārata’s philosophical significance and its potential contribution to debates in comparative philosophy today. This is a fresh perspective on the Mahābhārata that will be of great interest to any scholar working in religious studies, Indian/South Asian religions, comparative philosophy, and world literature.
Copyright:
2021

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Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
216 Pages
ISBN-13:
9781000177428
Related ISBNs:
9780367547271, 9780367438142, 9780367436001
Publisher:
Taylor and Francis
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Copyrighted By:
Brian Black
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No
Language:
English
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No
Categories:
Nonfiction, Literature and Fiction, Religion and Spirituality, Language Arts, Philosophy
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