A Critical Study of The Jaina Theory of Non-One-Sidedness

The present work is an exhaustive account and an analytical study of the foundation of Jaina Philosophy- the doctrine of Non-One-Sidedness. The main objective of this book is to present a comprehensive account - the origin, development and nature of anekantavada, the objections of other Indian philosophical schools against this theory and the Jaina replies. This book attempts to show how anekantavada can be relevant to different spheres of human engagement such as economics, politics, ecology, environment etc. This volume will be of interests and useful to teachers of Philosophy, to scholars working in different areas of Indian Philosophy, specially in Jainism.

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Dr Anupam Jash is an Assistant Professor of Philosophy at Bankura Christian College, affiliated to The University of Burdwan, India. He is the Joint Editor of Sramana (ISSN: 0975 8550) and Jain Journal (ISSN: 0021 4043) and has published articles on Jainism, Indian Philosophy and a book on Western Epistemology. He has specialized in Jainism.