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HPI 07 - Brian Black on the Upanisads

History of Philosophy: India, Africana, China

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The Upanishads: Dialogues and Their Significance

This chapter discusses the dialogical nature of the Upanishads and compares it to the dialogues of Plato. It explores the use of dialogue as a literary mechanism in ancient Indian religious and philosophical texts, highlighting its evolution and significance. The chapter also examines the nature of dialogue in the Upanishads and raises questions about their philosophical nature.

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