A History of Indian Philosophy, Volume 1

The author traces the development of Indian philosophical thought from its Vedic and Brāhmanic origins through the Upaniṣads and classical systems, presenting systematic accounts of Sāṃkhya, Yoga, and other orthodox and heterodox schools and their doctrines, interrelations, and methods. Emphasizing a spiritual unity underlying cultural diversity, the study keeps close to original Sanskrit and Pāli terminology, offers pronunciation guidance, and seeks faithful interpretation without imposing Western categories. It discusses textual difficulties—especially in early Buddhist sources—compares Indian treatments of perennial philosophical problems with modern debates, and sometimes proposes interpretive syntheses.