Outline Of The Vedanta System Of Philosophy According To Shankara (1906)

""Outline of the Vedanta System of Philosophy According to Shankara"" is a book written by Paul Deussen in 1906. The book provides an in-depth analysis of the Vedanta system of philosophy as interpreted by the Indian philosopher Shankara. The Vedanta system is one of the six orthodox schools of Hindu philosophy and is based on the Upanishads, the ancient Hindu scriptures. The book is divided into four parts, each focusing on a different aspect of the Vedanta system. The first part provides an introduction to the Vedanta philosophy and its historical background. The second part discusses the concept of Brahman, the ultimate reality in the Vedanta system, and its relationship with the individual self or Atman. The third part explores the nature of the world and the concept of Maya, which refers to the illusion of the material world. The final part of the book examines the path to liberation or moksha, which is the ultimate goal of the Vedanta system. Deussen's book is considered a seminal work in the field of Vedanta philosophy and has been widely cited by scholars and philosophers. It provides a comprehensive overview of the Vedanta system and its key concepts, making it an essential read for anyone interested in Hindu philosophy or spirituality. The book is written in an accessible style and includes extensive footnotes and references for further reading. Overall, ""Outline of the Vedanta System of Philosophy According to Shankara"" is an important contribution to the study of Vedanta philosophy and remains a relevant and insightful work today.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.