{"product_id":"ethics-of-india-9781025413006","title":"Ethics of India","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): E. Washburn Hopkins\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Tradd Street Press\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Tradd Street Press\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Ethics \u0026amp; Moral Philosophy\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Ethics of India\" provides a comprehensive exploration of the moral and ethical foundations that have shaped Indian civilization. Written by the esteemed scholar E. Washburn Hopkins, this work meticulously traces the evolution of ethical thought from the ancient Rig Veda through the philosophical complexities of the Upanishads, the legalistic framework of the Dharmashastras, and the transformative movements of Buddhism and Jainism.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book examines central concepts such as dharma, karma, and the pursuit of spiritual liberation, illustrating how these ideas informed both personal conduct and social structure. Hopkins moves beyond a mere historical survey, offering an analytical perspective on the transition from sacrificial ritualism to a profound emphasis on non-violence, truthfulness, and self-restraint. By contextualizing Indian ethical systems within their religious and philosophical frameworks, \"Ethics of India\" remains an essential resource for students of comparative religion, Eastern philosophy, and South Asian history. It offers a clear and scholarly window into the moral consciousness of one of the world's oldest and most influential cultures.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tradd Street Press","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47967327256727,"sku":"9781025413006","price":2046.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781025413006.webp?v=1782914002","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/ethics-of-india-9781025413006","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}