The book analyses the significance of Jaina theory of Anekaentavada (theory of manifoldness of reality) in a religiously plural context. The basic argument of the theory is that reality is complex in nature and consists of innumerable characteristics (anatadharmakam vastu). In order to comprehend truth one has to take into account all standpoints. The theory which is an extension of the Jaina spirit of Ahimsa in the plane of thought seemingly offers paradigms for Christian approach to religious pluralism.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR Satish Kumar
Satish Kumar is a former Professor of Diplomacy, School of International Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, and had been at the School since 1961. In 1978, he spent a year as a Visiting Fellow under the Senior Fulbright Scheme at the School of Advanced International Studies, The Johns Hopkins University, Washington DC, and Institute of International Studies, University of California, Berkeley. Professor Satish Kumar was a Visiting Professor at the University of Torino, Italy, in 1990. He held the India Chair at the University of World Economy and Diplomacy, Tashkent, in 1996-98, and the MEA Chair at the United Service Institution of India, New Delhi, in 1998-99. In addition, he has delivered several special lectures at the universities of illnois, Columbia, Heidelberg, Geneva, Malta, London and Guanzhou.
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