{"product_id":"the-philosophy-of-the-yogasutra-karen-obrien-kop-9781350286153","title":"The Philosophy of the Yogasutra: An Introduction","description":"\u003cp\u003eKaren O'Brien-Kop's introduction to the \u003ci\u003eYogasutra\u003c\/i\u003e highlights its status as a significant work of philosophy. Approaching the\u003ci\u003e Yogasutra \u003c\/i\u003eas living philosophy, this book elucidates philosophical conceptions of yoga, recognises the logical structure the \u003ci\u003esutra\u003c\/i\u003es follow and explains the rules and principles that have sustained Pataali's system of thought for centuries. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Moving beyond standard interpretations of Pataali's text and commentary as an aphoristic practice manual, O'Brien-Kop uses branches of philosophy to read the \u003ci\u003eYogasutra\u003c\/i\u003e. Covering reality, self, ethics, language and knowledge, Pataali's philosophies come to the fore. The book introduces his reasoned positions on dual and non-dual metaphysics, the relationship between mind and body, the qualities of consciousness, the nature of freedom, and how to live ethically. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Carefully-selected extracts from the primary text are translated for those unfamiliar with Sanskrit and commentaries run throughout. A glossary provides definitions of key concepts with useful translations. Accessible and up-to-date, this introduction broadens our understanding of Indian philosophical thought and explains why the \u003ci\u003eYogasutra\u003c\/i\u003e deserves to be read alongside Parmenides' 'On Nature' and Plato's \u003ci\u003ePhaedo\u003c\/i\u003e as a classic of world philosophy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Karen O'Brien-Kop\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 135028615X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781350286153\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Bloomsbury Academic\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/18\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 200\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.84lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.50d","brand":"Karen O'Brien-Kop","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44071411482879,"sku":"9781350286153","price":68.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_8d08d256-c803-48ef-ae47-76aacb0cf607.jpg?v=1685435942","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-philosophy-of-the-yogasutra-karen-obrien-kop-9781350286153","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}