This Element provides an argumentative introduction to the doctrines of karma and rebirth in Hinduism. It explains how various Hindu texts, traditions, and figures have understood the philosophical nuances of karma and rebirth. It also acquaints readers with some of the most important academic debates about these doctrines. The Element's primary argumentative aim is to defend the rationality of accepting the truth of karma and rebirth through a critical examination of an array of arguments for and against these doctrines. It concludes by highlighting the relevance of karma and rebirth to contemporary philosophical debates on a variety of issues.
By:
Swami Medhananda (University of Southern California) Imprint: Cambridge University Press Country of Publication: United Kingdom Weight: 500g ISBN:9781009461177 ISBN 10: 1009461176 Series:Elements in Global Philosophy of Religion Pages: 80 Publication Date:21 August 2025 Audience:
College/higher education
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Further / Higher Education
Format:Hardback Publisher's Status: Active
1. Introduction; 2. Karma and rebirth in the Upaniṣads and Bhagavad-Gītā; 3. Nuances of karma and rebirth in classical and modern Hindu traditions; 4. Arguments in support of karma and rebirth; 5. Arguments against karma and rebirth; 6. The relevance of karma and rebirth to debates in contemporary philosophy; References.
