An accessible and up-to-date survey of scholarly thinking about
Hinduism, perfect for courses on Hinduism or world religions The
Wiley-Blackwell Companion to Hinduism examines the historical
trajectories that have led to the modern religion of Hinduism.
Covering main themes such as philosophy, practice, society, and
science, this comprehensive volume brings together a variety of
approaches and perspectives in Hindu Studies to help readers better
appreciate the richness, complexity, and diversity of Hinduism.
Essays by acknowledged experts in the field present historical
accounts of all major traditions, analyze key texts, engage with
Hindu theology and philosophy, address contemporary questions of
colonialism and identity, and more. Throughout the text, the
authors highlight the links, common threads, and issues that
reoccur in the history of Hinduism. Fully revised and updated, the
second edition of the Companion incorporates the most recent
scholarship and reflects the trend away from essentialist
understandings of Hinduism. New chapters examine the Goddess
tradition, Hindu diaspora, Hinduism and inter-religious comparison,
Hindu philosophy, and Indian astronomy, medicine, language, and
mathematics. This edition places further emphasis on the importance
of region-specific studies in analyzing Hinduism, discusses
important theoretical issues, and offers fresh perspectives on
current discourse in Hindu society and politics. Provides a
thorough overview of major texts, their histories, and the
traditions that preserve them Describes the major textual
traditions in Sanskrit with examples in different Indian vernacular
languages Addresses major issues and contemporary debates about the
nature and study of Hinduism Discusses the importance of
systematic, rational thinking in Indian sciences, philosophy, and
theology Examines key socio-political themes in Hinduism that are
of particular relevance to the modern world The Wiley-Blackwell
Companion to Hinduism, Second Edition is an excellent text for
undergraduate courses on Hinduism in Religious Studies and
Philosophy departments, and an invaluable resource for scholars and
researchers in Hindu Studies.
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