Perspectives in Jainism

Contents: Preface. 1. Jainism in the 21st century. 2. Relevance of Jain principles modern context. 3. Jaina concept of Jiva and modern science. 4. The concept of Paryaya in Jainism. 5. Malvania’s assessment of contribution of Kundakunda. 6.Shvetambara scholars on Kundakunda: an appraisal. 7. Kundakunda and Shankaracharya.  8. Pandit Todarmal on Kanjipanthi as Nishchayabhasi Mithyadrashti. 9. Criteria of good or morality. 10. Jain ethical values and Islam. 11. Objectivity and subjectivity in science and spirituality. 12. Ultimate reality in Jainism. Name Index. Subject Index.