Publisher's Synopsis
Buddhist Logic Volume 1, originally published in 1930, is a comprehensive and detailed exploration of the principles and practices of Buddhist logic. Written by Theodore Stcherbatsky, a renowned scholar of Buddhism and Sanskrit, this book delves into the intricate and complex world of Buddhist reasoning and argumentation.The book begins with an overview of the historical development of Buddhist logic, tracing its roots back to the early Buddhist texts and exploring its evolution over time. It then delves into the key concepts and principles of Buddhist logic, including the nature of inference, the role of language and meaning, and the structure of syllogisms.Throughout the book, Stcherbatsky draws on a wide range of primary sources, including Buddhist texts in Sanskrit, Pali, and Tibetan, as well as commentaries and treatises by Buddhist philosophers and scholars. He also provides numerous examples and illustrations to help readers better understand the concepts and techniques of Buddhist logic.Overall, Buddhist Logic Volume 1 is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history and philosophy of Buddhism, as well as for scholars and students of logic, reasoning, and argumentation.Volume One of Two. Other volumes in this set are ISBN(s): 1417982845.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.