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Deussen, Paul, 1845-1919.

The philosophy of the Upanishads. Authorized English translation by A.S. Geden. - New York, Dover Publications [1966] - xiv, 429 pages 22 cm

Translation originally published in 1906. "The present work forms the second part of my General history of philosophy."

The place of the Upanishads in the literature of the Veda -- Brief summary of the history of the Upanishads -- The fundamental conception of the Upanishads and its significance -- On the possibility of knowing Brahman -- The search for Brahman -- Symbolical representations of Brahman -- The essential Brahman -- Brahman and the universe -- Brahman as creator of the universe -- Brahman as preserver and ruler -- Brahman as destroyer of the universe -- The unreality of the universe -- Thje origin of the Sâṅkhya system -- The supreme and the individual souls -- The organs of the soul -- The states of the soul -- Transmigration of the soul -- Emancipation -- Practical philosophy -- Retrospect of the Upanishads and their teaching.

ISBN: 0486216160 9780486216164

LCCN: 66020325

Subjects--Uniform Titles:
Upanishads--Criticism, interpretation, etc.

Subjects--Index Terms: Upanishads

LC Class. No.: BL1120 / .D4 1966

Dewey Class. No.: 181.4