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Hindu Theology and Biology: The Bhagavata Purana and Contemporary Theory
Author
Jonathan B Edelmann
Specifications
  • ISBN 13 : 9780198864622
  • year : 2020
  • language : English
  • binding : Hardbound
Description
Awarded the 2011 John Templeton Foundation Award for Theological Promise Provides an in-depth examination of how an ancient Hindu tradition might respond to contemporary scientific theories of mind and knowledge Draws directly from Hindu texts, making use of the original Sanskrit language, and taking account of the wider Indian intellectual tradition Addresses perennial issues, such as the nature of consciousness and the means of gaining accurate knowledge from the perspectives of Hinduism and science Provides an introduction to Hindu Theology, giving a clear example of a new development in this growing academic field