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Overview
In this lucid and incisive account of Hinduism, A. L. Herman introduces the reader to one of the great belief systems of our time. Professor Herman identifies three distinct Hindu traditions and treats both their historical roots—as far back as 2500.Synopsis
"In this lucid and incisive account of Hinduism, A. L. Herman introduces the reader to one of the great belief systems of our time. Professor Herman identifies three distinct Hindu traditions and treat"
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Herman begins with the assumption that philosophies and religions exist primarily to cope with human problems, and he demonstrates that a valuable way of approaching Hinduism is to ask what problems it seeks to solve and how it goes about solving them. He identifies three distinct traditions and treats both their historical roots and their 20th-century manifestations as seen in three representative figures--Mohandas Gandhi, Ramana Maharshi, and A.C. Bhaktivedanta. Paper edition (unseen), $12.95. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)