This collection of papers presents aspects of Jaina philosophy for the first time in one volume. Contributions are divided in two general types, theoretical, interpretive essays and the practical i.e., the contributions of Jaina philosophy to moral phenomena. The essays are expected to help the reader to see that Jainism is not a religion that is to be preached but a philosophy and way of life, which needs to be lived through. In presenting this anthology to the readers we welcome them to a wide and open arena of thought, and we do hope them to realize that Jainism does not deserve to be forgotten, and does deserve a philosophical hearing in respect of our judgements of life and existence.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR Asha Mukherjee
Asha Mukerjee (Dubey), (b. 1955) Ph.D. was a student of philosophy at Rajasthan University, Jaipur and subsequently teaching philosophy as Reader at Visva Bharati, Santiniketan. She has been a Post-doctoral Fulbright fellow at Indiana University, Bloomington (1984-85). Her research interests are ethics, logic, social and political philosophy, gender issues and environmental issues. She has published many scholarly papers in several national and international journals. Her publications include Civil Society in Indian Cultures, (edited) Published by The Council for Research in Values and Philosophy, Washington 2001 and Cognition, Man and the World – Perspectives in Jaina Philosophy (Forthcoming), Gyan Publishing House – 2003.
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