A Synopsis of Science From the Standpoint of the Nyaya Philosophy |
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| Author:
| Ballantyne, James R. |
| Series title: | Cambridge Library Collection - Perspectives from the Royal Asiatic Society Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-139-51985-4 |
| Publication Date: | Dec 2015 |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press
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| Book Format: | Digital (delivered electronically) |
| List Price: | USD $85.00 |
Book Description:
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The orientalist James Robert Ballantyne (1813-64) published this two-volume work in 1852. Intended for his Indian pupils, with Sanskrit translation and employing the style of Hindu philosophy, it is an excellent primary source on the educational aspects of British imperialism. Volume 1 introduces astronomy, geography, Newtonian motion, pneumatics, acoustics and optics.
The orientalist James Robert Ballantyne (1813-64) published this two-volume work in 1852. Intended for his Indian pupils, with Sanskrit translation and employing the style of Hindu philosophy, it is an excellent primary source on the educational aspects of British imperialism. Volume 1 introduces astronomy, geography, Newtonian motion, pneumatics, acoustics and optics.