The Six System of Indian Philosophy

Contents: Preface. 1. Introduction. 2. The Vedas. 3. The system of philosophy. 4. Vedanta or Uttara-Mimamsa. 5. Purva-Mimamsa. 6. Samkhya philosophy. 7. Yoga-philosophy. 8. Nyaya and Viasesika. 9. Vaisesika philosophy. Index.

The six system of Indian philosophy Vedanta or Urratmimansa Purva-mimansa, Samkhya, Yoga, Nyaya and Vaisheshika occupy an important place in India’s thinking principle. Though they differ from each other and criticize each other they share neveretheless so many things in common and we can understand them as products of one and the same soil though cultivated by different Acharyas.

All the six systems of thought promise to teach the nature of soul, and its relation to Supreme being. They all undertake to supply the means of knowing the nature of that Supreme being, and through that knowledge to pave the way to liberation and Supreme happiness. They all share the conviction that there is suffering in the world and that has to be removed.

The present study by Max Muller is a comprehensive analysis of all the six schools of Indian thought. The schools of Indian thought. This book has been thoroughly revised and edited with a foreword by the present editor. (jacket)