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The Bloomsbury Research Handbook of Indian Philosophy and Gender provides an authoritative and multifaceted examination of gender within Indian philosophical traditions. Edited by leading scholars Veena R. Howard, Chakravarthi Ram-Prasad, and Sor-Hoon Tan, this volume brings together expert contributions that explore how gender is conceptualized, theorized, and practiced across classical Hindu, Buddhist, Jain, and other Indian philosophical schools.
The handbook addresses fundamental questions about the role of women in philosophy, gender categories and identities, feminist critiques of traditional thought, and contemporary applications of Indian philosophy to modern gender issues. It bridges ancient textual traditions with current scholarship, offering readers both historical context and contemporary relevance. This essential resource serves academics, students, and interested readers seeking to understand the complex relationship between Indian philosophical thought and gender studies.
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