title: An Introduction to Indian Philosophy (Cambridge Introductions to Philosophy)
author:  Roy W. Perrett 
description: "This is one of the best introductory books on Indian philosophy that I have read. It is even-handed in addressing the pros and cons of each problem, it is sophisticated and up to date, and it places issues of Indian philosophy in the context of the current Western philosophical tradition. It will be suitable for undergraduate philosophy majors and minors, and also for graduate students taking a first course on Indian philosophy." <br />Prasanta S. Bandyopadhyay, Montana State University<br /><br />"This is a remarkably clear and systematic introduction to the history of philosophy. Perrett wisely abandons the 'six systems' approach for a topical approach that makes much more sense of the Indian philosophical landscape. This book will be an ideal textbook for an Indian philosophy course, and will be immediately accessible to philosophers to whom this tradition is unfamiliar." <br />Jay L. Garfield, Yale-NUS College, Singapore
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  Indian Philosophy: A Very Short Introduction
  
  
  ‘an excellent short introduction which admirably fulfils its mission . . .
  This accessible volume is highly recommended for students of Indian thought
  and will also be very useful in courses on world philosophy.’ Damien Keown,
  University of London
  
  
  ‘To present a clear introduction to Indian philosophy in 35,000 words is a
  challenging task, but few are better qualified to undertake it than Dr
  Hamilton. In this book she demonstrates not only her mastery of the field but
  also her gift for lucid and accurate exposition.’ Richard Gombrich, University
  of Oxford
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
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  VERY SHORT INTRODUCTIONS are for anyone wanting a stimulating and accessible
  way in to a new subject. They are written by experts, and have been published
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  The series began in 1995, and now represents a wide variety of topics in
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