Aham: I : the enigma of I-consciousness /

This book analyses the many facets - psychological epistemological, metaphysical - of the repeated philosophical adventures over centuries to explore and explain the indubitability of i-consciousness. While the major focus is on the Upanisadic and the Buddhist traditions, this volume also examines W...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Balslev, Anindita N. (Author)
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Language Notes:	English.
Published:	New Delhi : Oxford University Press, 2013.
Series:	Foundations of philosophy in India.
Subjects:	Consciousness. Self (Philosophy) Mind and body. Philosophy, Indic. Kashmir Śaivism > Doctrines. Conscience. Moi (Philosophie) Philosophie de l'Inde. Śivaïsme du Cachemire > Doctrines. Consciousness Kashmir Śaivism > Doctrines Mind and body Philosophy, Indic Electronic books.
Online Access:	Connect to the full text of this electronic book

Table of Contents:

Consciousness as the 'light of all lights'
Facets of naturalism
Self as substance: the basis of I-consciousness
I-consciousness as composite: divergent views within the upanisadic tradition
On the meaning of the word 'I' and the layers of subjectivity
I and the no-self theories: differences within the Buddhist tradition
Some conceptual scenarios in cross-cultural context.