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HPI 26 - Francis Clooney on Vedanta

History of Philosophy: India, Africana, China

CHAPTER

Exploring Brahma in Vedanta

This chapter delves into the philosophical and theological ideas surrounding Brahma in Vedanta, questioning its metaphysical nature and discussing Shankara's radical answer that the phenomenal world is an illusion. It also explores the implications of Advaita Vedanta and examines the criticisms and polemics from other schools of Vedanta towards Shankara.

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