Edward A. Arnold 2008-04-11
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Nagarjuna is considered the father of Madhyamaka thought and Candrakirti his greatest exponent several centuries, when he clarified misconceptions that had arisen in the intervening four or five centuries. As such this study and translation represents the continuity and - perhaps - timelessness of Madhyamaka thought. In his introduction, Dr. Loizzo explains the contemporary relevance of this thought in light of Wittgenstein and others. Candrakirti's commentary - as Joe admits - is dense and difficult, but it is worth the struggle; the same type of arguments Candrakirti refutes are the types we all bring to the table. So although the translations are enormously useful, the study overall is toward the continuity of Middle Way thought into contemporary practice; this is not simply an artifact. So practitioners need this every bit as much as Buddhist Studies scholars, etc. Do yourself and others a favor and get this book!
