Publisher's Synopsis
The book ""Six Systems of Indian Philosophy; Samkhya and Yoga; Naya and Vaiseshika"" by F. Max Muller is a comprehensive study of the six major schools of Indian philosophy. The book explores the philosophical concepts of Samkhya, Yoga, Naya, and Vaiseshika in detail. The author examines the origins and evolution of these systems, their key principles, and their contribution to the development of Indian philosophy.The book begins with an introduction to the six systems of Indian philosophy, including Nyaya, Vaiseshika, Samkhya, Yoga, Mimamsa, and Vedanta. The author then delves into the Samkhya and Yoga systems, which are considered to be the oldest and most influential systems of Indian philosophy. The Samkhya system emphasizes the importance of knowledge and the distinction between the self and the material world, while the Yoga system emphasizes the practice of meditation and the attainment of spiritual liberation.The book also explores the Naya and Vaiseshika systems, which focus on logic and metaphysics, respectively. The Naya system emphasizes the importance of reasoning and argumentation, while the Vaiseshika system focuses on the nature of reality and the classification of objects.Overall, ""Six Systems of Indian Philosophy; Samkhya and Yoga; Naya and Vaiseshika"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and development of Indian philosophy. The book provides a clear and concise overview of the six major schools of Indian philosophy and their key principles, making it an essential read for students and scholars of philosophy, religion, and Indian culture.1899. In this set, originally published under the name of the Six Systems of Indian Philosophy, Muller presents the notes he accumulated over the years regarding the growth of philosophical thought and the systems of Indian philosophy. This is a more general and comprehensive account of these six systems in which philosophical thought of India has found its full realization.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.
