The Philosophies of India
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Professor Douglas Allen., Lynn Redgrave|READER., & Professor Douglas Allen|AUTHOR. (2006). The Philosophies of India . Blackstone Publishing.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Professor Douglas Allen, Lynn Redgrave|READER and Professor Douglas Allen|AUTHOR. 2006. The Philosophies of India. Blackstone Publishing.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Professor Douglas Allen, Lynn Redgrave|READER and Professor Douglas Allen|AUTHOR. The Philosophies of India Blackstone Publishing, 2006.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Professor Douglas Allen, Lynn Redgrave|READER, and Professor Douglas Allen|AUTHOR. The Philosophies of India Blackstone Publishing, 2006.
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Full title | philosophies of india |
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