The Philosophy of the Yogasutra av Karen O'Brien-Kop

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Karen O''Brien-Kop''s introduction to the <i>Yogasutra</i> highlights its status as a significant work of philosophy. Approaching the<i> Yogasutra </i>as living philosophy, this book elucidates philosophical conceptions of yoga, recognises the logical structure the <i>sutra</i>s follow and explains the rules and principles that have sustained Pata¿jali¿s system of thought for centuries. Moving beyond standard interpretations of Pata¿jali''s text and commentary as an aphoristic practice manual, O''Brien-Kop uses branches of philosophy to read the <i>Yogasutra</i>. Covering reality, self, ethics, language and knowledge, Pata¿jali¿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. Carefully-selected extracts from the primary text are translated for those unfamiliar with Sanskrit and commentaries run throughout.