Synopsis This classic comparative study of the World’s three great philosophies Western (including Jewish), Indian, and Chinese-Surveys the three philosophical traditions from their beginnings to the present time, However, in examining thetraditions, Professor raju has been less occupied with separate doctrines and individual thinkers than with essential characteristics and general trends. He has analyzed and compared these features within the traditions and explored the parallels and divergencies among them. For the general interested reader, the interchange among the philosophies will be especially valuable. For the student of religion and of philosophy, the work is a standard guide and reference work.