Introduction to the Study of the Hindu Doctrines
Published: 1945
This book serves as an introduction to the Hindu doctrines, exploring the fundamental principles of Eastern thought and the distinctions between various modes of thought, ultimately aiming to clarify the essence of metaphysical knowledge as it relates to traditional civilizations.
Chapters
Ch. 0
Foreword
Ch. 1
Preface
Ch. 2
East and West
Ch. 3
The Divergence
Ch. 4
The Classical Prejudice
Ch. 5
Relations Between Peoples of Antiquity
Ch. 6
Questions of Chronology
Ch. 7
Linguistic Difficulties
Ch. 8
The General Character of Eastern Thought
Ch. 9
Main Divisions of the Eastern World
Ch. 10
Principles of Unity of Oriental Civilizations
Ch. 11
What Is Meant by Tradition
Ch. 12
Tradition and Religion
Ch. 13
Essential Characteristics of Metaphysic
Ch. 14
The Relations between Metaphysic and Theology
Ch. 15
Symbolism and Anthropomorphism
Ch. 16
Metaphysical and Philosophical Thought
Ch. 17
Esoterism and Exoterism
Ch. 18
Metaphysical Realization
Ch. 19
Exact Meaning of the Word Hindu
Ch. 20
Perpetuity of the Veda
Ch. 21
Orthodoxy and Heterodoxy
Ch. 22
Concerning Buddhism
Ch. 23
The Law of Manu
Ch. 24
Principles Governing Caste
Ch. 25
Shivaism and Vishnuism
Ch. 26
Points of View Within the Doctrine
Ch. 27
Nyaya
Ch. 28
Vaisheshika
Ch. 29
Sankhya
Ch. 30
Yoga
Ch. 31
Vedanta
Ch. 32
Supplementary Remarks on the Doctrine
Ch. 33
The Traditional Teaching
Ch. 34
Official Orientalism
Ch. 35
The Science of Religions
Ch. 36
Theosophism
Ch. 37
Vedanta Westernised
Ch. 38
Additional Remarks
Ch. 39