________________ Outlines of Jainism S. GOPALAN An introductory work with comprehensive coverage of the whole Jaina tradition from its ancient beginnings to the present day developments. Written in a concise manner without omitting the essentials in short, readable chapters. "Dr. Gopalan's book on Jainism significantly enriches the small shelf of books on Jainism in English. He has made a sympathetic study of Jaina tenets ; and his discussions about Jaina epistemology, psychology and metaphysics are thought-provoking and testify to his scholarly approach to the subject." Professor A. N. Upadhye, Department of PostGraduate Studies and Research in Jainology and * Prakrits, University of Mysore. Dr. Gopalan is at the Centre of Advanced Studies in Philosophy, University of Madras and this book is the outcome of courses taught by him to post-graduate students of Indian philosophy. Wiley Eastern Private Limited New Delhi w jainelibrary.org
