ABOUT THE BOOK
One can divide this voluminous book titled, “Comparative Analysis of Hindu, Buddhist and Jain Philosophies”, consisting of 37 chapters, into five broad sections. The first section (chapter 1) consists of 'Introduction'. The second section consisting of 18 chapters (chapters 2-19), deals with Hindu Philosophy. The third section, consisting of 8 chapters (chapters 20-27) describes the Buddhist Philosophy. The fourth section, consisting of 8 chapters (chapters 28-35) deals with Jain Philosophy. The fifth and the final section, consisting of 2 chapters (chapters 36-37) compares the philosophical aspects (similarities and differences) between these religions.
The author sincerely believes that a book of this nature comparing the similarities and differences between the three major Asian religions (that is, Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism) will add to the value and knowledge of the eager readers. It will be useful as a text book for the students, a reference source for the research scholars studying comparative philosophies of religions, and finally to a large section of general readers across the globe.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:- Prof. (Dr.) Jai Paul Dudeja (born in June, 1948) has been in regular employment as a Scientist, Professor, Dean, Director, Principal and a Senior Administrator in various educational institutions, universities, laboratories, public and private organizations. He superannuated as a Senior Scientist in May 2008 from the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Government of India. After DRDO, he served for over 11 years, till his last posting as a Director at Amity University Gurgaon, from where he retired in Nov 2019.