Encyclopedia of Indian Philosophies, Volume X: Jain Philosophy, Part I

Jain Philosophy, Part I offers a comprehensive introduction to the historical formation and systematic development of Jain thought. Beginning with the teachings attributed to Mahāvīra and the canonical tradition, the volume traces the transformation of Jain doctrines into sophisticated theories of ontology, karma, knowledge, logic, ethics, and liberation. Its extensive summaries show how Jain philosophers defended nonviolence, perspectival pluralism, and the complex nature of reality while participating actively in wider Indian philosophical debates. The book is an essential reference for studying Jainism and its contribution to comparative philosophy, religious ethics, epistemology, and logic.