Classical Vaisesika in Indian Philosophy: On Knowing and What Is to Be Known

ISBN-13: 9780415549189 / Angielski / Twarda / 2013 / 176 str.

ShashiPrabha Kumar; Sasiprabha Kumara

Opis

Vaisesika is one of the six systems of Hindu philosophy. It represents a pluralistic realism and is usually held to be an atomistic, metaphysical theory. This book explores the basic tenets of the Vaisesika classical school of Indian philosophy from a new perspective.

Spis treści

1. Introduction 2. Theme of Knowing in Vaisesika: Dharma 3. Objects of Knowing (Padarthas) 4. Methods of Knowing (Sadharmya and Vaidharmya) 5. Modes and Means of Knowing (Jnana-Prakara and Pramana) 6. Agent of Knowing (Atman) 7. Abode and Faculties of Knowing (Sarira and Indriyas) 8. Instrument of Knowing (Manas) 9. Goal of Knowing (Nihsreyasa) 10. An Overview

O autorze

Shashiprabha Kumar is Professor and Chairperson of the Special Centre for Sanskrit Studies at Jawaharlal Nehru University, India.