The Routledge Handbook of Indian Buddhist Philosophy

The Routledge Handbook of Indian Buddhist Philosophy is the first scholarly reference volume to highlight the diversity and individuality of a large number of the most influential philosophers to have contributed to the evolution of Buddhist thought in India. By placing the author at the center of inquiry, the volume highlights the often unrecognized innovation and multiplicity of India’s Buddhist thinkers, whose unique contributions are commonly subsumed in more general doctrinal presentations of philosophical schools. Here, instead, the reader is invited to explore the works and ideas of India’s most important Buddhist philosophers in a manner that takes seriously the weight of their philosophical thought. The forty chapters by an international and interdisciplinary team of renowned contributors each seek to offer both a wide-ranging overview and a philosophically astute reading of the works of the most seminal Indian Buddhist authors from the earliest writings to the twentieth century. The volume thus also provides thorough coverage of all the main figures, texts, traditions, and debates animating Indian Buddhist thought, and as such can serve as an in-depth introduction to Buddhist philosophy in India for those new to the field. Essential reading for students and researchers in Asian and comparative philosophy, The Routledge Handbook of Indian Buddhist Philosophy is also an excellent resource for specialists in Buddhist philosophy, as well as for contemporary philosophers interested in learning about the rigorous and rich traditions of Buddhist philosophy in India.

Introduction William Edelglass, Pierre-Julien Harter, Sara McClintock Part 1: Buddhas as Philosophers Introduction to Part 1 1. Gotama Buddha: His Quest and Teachings Bhikkhu Analayo 2. Siddhartha Gautama: Beyond the Historical Figure Richard F. Nance 3. The Tantric Buddha: Primordial Buddhasas Philosophical Authors Vesna A. Wallace 4. Maitreya: The Future Buddha as an Author Klaus-Dieter Mathes Part 2: Poet Philosophers Introduction to Part 2 5. Asvagho?a: The Dawn of Indian Buddhist Philosophy Vincent Eltschinger 6. The Milindapañha: How to Use a Philosophical Resource and Find a Literary Gem Sonam Kachru 7. Cattanar: Poet-Philosopher in Tamil Anne E.Monius 8. Saraha: The Anti-Philosopher as Philosopher Roger R. Jackson Part 3: Abhidharma Philosophers Introduction to Part 3 9. The Dhammasa?gani and Vibha?ga: The Perfectly-Awakened Buddha and the First Abhidhammikas Maria Heim 10. Moggaliputta Tissa’s Points of Discussion (Kathavatthu): Reasoning and Debate in Early Buddhist Thought Rupert Gethin 11. Katyayaniputra and the Large Commentary (Mahavibha?a): The Development of Abhidharma Literature and of a Sarvastivada Self-identity Bart Dessein 12. The Vatsiputriyas/Sa?mitiya: Buddhist Personalism as a Mainstream School of Thought Peter Skilling Part 4: Philosophical Founders Introduction to Part 4 13. Nagarjuna: Dependent Arising Without Any Thing Arising Amber D.Carpenter 14. Aryadeva: Quietism and Buddhist Ethics Tom J.F. Tillemans 15. Asa?ga: Great Systematizer of Yogacara Thought Jowita Kramer 16. Vasubandhu: Mainstream and Mahayana Jonathan C. Gold 17. Dignaga: Early Innovator in Buddhist Epistemology Kei Kataoka 18. Dharmakirti: Philosopher and Defender of the Faith John Taber Part 5: Early Period Commentators (Fifth – Seventh Century) Introduction to Part 5 19. Buddhaghosa: Phenomenology, Hermeneutics, andUnderstanding Chakravarthi Ram-Prasad 20. Bhaviveka: Madhyamaka Dialectic, Doxography, and Soteriology Karl-Stéphan Bouthillette 21. Dharmapala: A Janus-Faced Interpreter of Yogacara? Ching Keng 22. Sthiramati: A Yogacara Commentator and Innovator Roy Tzohar and Jowita Kramer 23. Devendrabuddhi and Sakyabuddhi: Dharmakirti’sFirst Commentators Alexander Yiannopoulos 24. Candrakirti: Gardener of Sky-Flowers Mattia Salvini Part 6: Middle Period Commentators (Eighth – Ninth Century) Introduction to Part 6 25. Subhagupta: An Externalist Outsider Within the Dharmakirtian Tradition Serena Saccone 26. Dharmottara: Systematic and Innovative Commentator David Nowakowski 27. Jñanagarbha: Two Truths Theory, Gradualism, and Madhyamika Philosophy Ryusei Keira 28. Santarak?ita: Climbing the Ladder to the Ultimate Truth Allison Aitken 29. Kamalasila: Madhyamaka Champion of Magical Reason Sara McClintock 30. Haribhadra: The Voice of Perfect Wisdom Pierre-Julien Harter 31. Santideva: Virtue on the Empty Path of the Bodhisattva Stephen Harris 32. Prajñakaragupta: Buddhist Epistemology as the Path to the Wisdom of Non-Duality Shinya Moriyama Part 7: Late Period Commentators (Tenth – Twelfth Century) Introduction to Part 7 33. Jitari: A Later Buddhist Master of Debate Junjie Chu 34. Jñanasrimitra: Variegated Non-Duality Lawrence McCrea 35. Ratnakirti: Aligning Everyday Experience with Momentariness and Idealism Patrick McAllister 36. Ratnakarasanti: The Illumination of False Forms Gregory Max Seton 37. Atisa: The Great Middle Way of Mere Appearance James B.Apple 38. Abhayakaragupta: A Last Great Pa??ita Kazuo Kano Part 8: Modern Philosophers Introduction to Part 8 39. B. R. Ambedkar: Justice, Religion, and Buddhist Political Philosophy William Edelglass 40. The Dalai Lama XIV: A Modern Indian Philosopher Jay L. Garfield. Index

William Edelglass is Associate Professor of Philosophy at Emerson College and Director of Studies at the Barre Center for Buddhist Studies, USA. Pierre-Julien Harter is Assistant Professor of Philosophy and The Robert H.N. Ho Family Foundation Professor of Philosophy in Buddhist Studies at University of New Mexico, USA. Sara McClintock is Associate Professor of Religion at Emory University, USA.