Discipline

Madhyamika Philosophy in the Buddhist Tradition

Course Number
HS 502
Credit
6
Discipline Type
Philosophy

1. Introduction to Non-Vedic Traditions in IndianPhilosophy
2. Mahayana Buddhist Thought: SalientFeatures
3. Prajnaparamita literature and Madhyamikathought.
4. Nagarjuna and MadhyamikaPhilosophy
5. Post-Nagarjuna MadhyamikaThought 6. The Philosophy ofYogacara-Vijnanavada

Reference

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