Epistemologies and the Limitations of Philosophical Inquiry

Doctrine in Madhva Vedanta

By Deepak Sarma

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About the Book

Deepak Sarma explores the degree to which outsiders can understand and interpret the doctrine of the Mādhva school of Vedānta. The school is based on insider epistemology which is so restrictive that few can learn its intricate doctrines. This book reveals the complexity of studying traditions based on insider epistemologies and encourages its audience to ponder both the value and the hazards of granting any outsider the authority and opportunity to derive important insights into a tradition as an insider.

Table of Contents

Preface Foreword Acknowledgements 1. Insider Epistemologies 2. Mādhva Vedānta in Medieval Karnātaka 3. The Mādhva Insider Epistemology 4. Madhvācārya's Epistemology and the Limitations of Philosophical Inquiry Abbreviations used in Notes Notes Bibliography Index

About the Author(s)

Deepak Sarma is an Assistant Professor of Religious Studies at Case Western Reserve University.