Book contents
- The Philosophy of the Bhagavad-Gītā
- The Philosophy of the Bhagavad-Gītā
- Copyright page
- Dedication
- Contents
- Preface
- Acknowledgements
- Pronunciation Guide
- Abbreviations
- Chapter 1 Applying a Philosophical Approach
- Chapter 2 Dharma, Karma-Yoga and Dharma-Yoga
- Chapter 3 Rebirth in the Bhagavad-gītā
- Chapter 4 Yoga in the Bhagavad-gītā
- Chapter 5 Sāṅkhya in the Bhagavad-gītā
- Chapter 6 Jñāna and the Upaniṣadic Nature of the Bhagavad-gītā
- Chapter 7 Bhakti in the Bhagavad-gītā
- Chapter 8 Concepts of Divinity in the Bhagavad-gītā
- Chapter 9 The Bhagavad-gitā’s Educational Doctrine
- Glossary
- References
- Index
Chapter 1 - Applying a Philosophical Approach
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 31 October 2025
Book contents
- The Philosophy of the Bhagavad-Gītā
- The Philosophy of the Bhagavad-Gītā
- Copyright page
- Dedication
- Contents
- Preface
- Acknowledgements
- Pronunciation Guide
- Abbreviations
- Chapter 1 Applying a Philosophical Approach
- Chapter 2 Dharma, Karma-Yoga and Dharma-Yoga
- Chapter 3 Rebirth in the Bhagavad-gītā
- Chapter 4 Yoga in the Bhagavad-gītā
- Chapter 5 Sāṅkhya in the Bhagavad-gītā
- Chapter 6 Jñāna and the Upaniṣadic Nature of the Bhagavad-gītā
- Chapter 7 Bhakti in the Bhagavad-gītā
- Chapter 8 Concepts of Divinity in the Bhagavad-gītā
- Chapter 9 The Bhagavad-gitā’s Educational Doctrine
- Glossary
- References
- Index
Summary
The first chapter is titled ‘Applying a Philosophical Approach’, and it raises the question, ‘Can the Bhagavad-gītā be treated as a legitimate participant in the world philosophical traditions?’ Introductions to the Gītā offer an appreciation of the richness and depth of its philosophy; however, if the study of the Gītā is to have scope beyond the confines of Indology and intellectual history, questions about its own claims and aspirations to truth cannot be ignored. What specific forms of life or what moral and metaphysical lessons does the Gītā promote? This chapter quotes various Indologists, theologians and philosophers and argues that it is time to take a step in this direction, that is, to treat the Gītā as a legitimate participant in the world philosophical traditions.
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