Hindu Worldviews: Theories of Self, Ritual and Reality Contributor(s): Frazier, Jessica (Author) |
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ISBN: 1474251552 ISBN-13: 9781474251556 Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic OUR PRICE: $38.90 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: February 2017 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Religion | Hinduism - Ritual & Practices - Philosophy | Movements - Critical Theory - Religion | Hinduism - Sacred Writings |
Dewey: 294.5 |
LCCN: 2016027322 |
Physical Information: 0.6" H x 6.1" W x 9.1" (0.90 lbs) 240 pages |
Themes: - Religious Orientation - Hindu |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Designed to help readers deepen their understanding of Hinduism, and reflecting themes central to the study of religion and culture, Jessica Frazier explores classical Hindu theories of self, the body, the cosmos, and human action. Case studies from Hindu texts provide readers with direct access to primary sources in translation, ranging from ancient cosmology to philosophical teachings and modern ritual practices. |
Contributor Bio(s): Frazier, Jessica: - Jessica Frazier is Research Fellow at the Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies, UK, and Lecturer in Religious Studies at the University of Kent, UK. |