Rediscovering God with Transcendental Argument provides a comparative philosophical st of the Pratyabhijna system of the medieval Kashmir Saiva thinkers Utpaladeva Abhinavagupta. Beginning with intensive descriptive and prescriptive reflections on nature of philosophy itself, the Book examines the special characteristics of the Pratyabh discourse as both philosophical apologetics and spiritual exercise. Lawrence situates Pratyabhijna speculation within the larger Context of Hindu and Buddhist deliberations al-the role of interpretation in experience, and gives a groundbreaking exposition of the epi tnology and Ontology of Siva's self-recognition. He observes the similarities and difterci of the Pratyabhijna with Christian understandings of the divine logos, and argues l the Saiva philosophy elucidates a cogent way of demonstrating the reality of God aga contemporary relativism, deconsiructionism and other forms of skepticism.
About the Author
David Peter Lawrence is Assistant Professor in the Division of Humanities at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.
Table of Contents
Foreword
1. Introduction
2. Interpretive Histories and the Scope of this Study
3. The Task of the Pratyabhijna System
4. The Challenge of the Buddhist Opponents
5. A Summary of the Saiva Theory of Recognition
6. Epistemological Applications of the Theory of Recognition
7. Features of the Ontology of Recognition
8. Conclusion
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About the Author
David Peter Lawrence is Assistant Professor in the Division of Humanities at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.
Table of Contents
Foreword
1. Introduction
2. Interpretive Histories and the Scope of this Study
3. The Task of the Pratyabhijna System
4. The Challenge of the Buddhist Opponents
5. A Summary of the Saiva Theory of Recognition
6. Epistemological Applications of the Theory of Recognition
7. Features of the Ontology of Recognition
8. Conclusion
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