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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewGraduate students and scholars of Buddhist scholastic thought-particularly those engaged by the philosophical dimensions of Buddhism and science discourse-are in for a treat. Recommended. Choice I recommend Brains, Buddhas, and Believing to anyone interested in philosophy of mind and to those who would like to learn about a vigorous non-Western philosophy often thought of in purely practical rather than theoretical terms. -- Thomas Leahey PsycCritiques The book is strong both philosophically and philologically, with Arnold's characteristic erudition, analytic rigor, interpretive sensitivity, and enthusiasm evident throughout. -- Richard Nance H-Buddhism The book admirably shows how the philosophical views of Dharmakirti and others are not just exhibits in the Indian Wing of the Museum of the History of Ideas, but positions that are of considerable importance in our attempts of addressing contemporary philosophical problems. -- Jan Westerhoff Religions of South Asia ...an important work of philosophy... -- Charles Goodman Notre Dame Philosophical Reviews Brains, Buddhas, and Believing is outstanding. It is exegetically robust, providing richly informed expositions of historical positions... It is exciting and refreshing to read a book that coherently explicates common issues between distinct intellectual traditions with such philosophical rigor and independence of thought. -- Bronwyn Finnigan Journal of Religion ...a rich and inspiring summary, livened up by many succint assessments of related positions. Journal of the American Oriental Society
Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Introduction 1. Dharmakirti's Proof of Rebirth 2. The Cognitive-Scientific Revolution 3. Responsiveness to Reasons as Such 4. The Apoha Doctrine 5. The Svasamvitti Doctrine 6. Indian Arguments from Practical Reason Concluding Reflections Notes References Index
