Essays in Jaina Philosophy and Religion

Hardbound Edition (306 Pgs.)

About The Book:

The present collection of Essays in Jain Philosophy and Religion contains contributions of world-acclaimed scholars in Jain studies. As a thorough and critical research work in the field of Jaina exploration of the history and background of the exchange of ideas between the Jainas and other systems of thought in India, the book will prove to be a rare document. Each of the four main sections of the present volume pertains to an important aspect of Jaina studies.

About the Author(s):

Piotr Balcerowicz, of no nationality ( which he emphasizes), presently at the Institute of Oriental Studies, Warsaw University, Poland, specializes in Indian Philosophical tradition, with emphasis on Jainism; he teaches Sanskrit and Prakrits, and lectures on Indian philosophy and religions as well as on intercultural relations and contemporary history of Asia. He published extensively on Indian philosophy, and also on the Middle East and Central Asia in Police, English and German, and authored a number of books on Indian philosophy, Jainism and the history of Afghanistan.