The Nyaya Theory of Knowledge

The Nyaya Theory of Knowledge
Author: Satischandra Chatterjee
Publisher: Motilal Banarsidass
Total Pages: 408
Release: 2016-01-01
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 8120840828

As a system of realism, the Nyëya deserves special study to show that Idealism was not the only philosophical creed of ancient India. This book is an attempt to give a complete account of the Nyëya theory of knowledge in comparison with the rival theories of other systems, Indian and Western, and critical estimation of its worth. Though theories of knowledge of the Vedënta and other schools have been partially studied in this way by some, there has as yet been no such systematic, critical and comparative treatment of the Nyëya epistemology, The importance of such a study of Indian realistic theories of knowledge can scarcely be overrated in this modern age of Realism.

Philosophy of Śrī Madhvācārya

Philosophy of Śrī Madhvācārya
Author: B. N. Krishnamurti Sharma
Publisher: Motilal Banarsidass Publ.
Total Pages: 558
Release: 1986
Genre: Dvaita (Vedanta)
ISBN: 9788120800687

The volume is a good presentation of the philosophy of Sri Madhvacarya, complete in its architectonic unity. The author probes its ontological and epistemological foundations, and critcally examines the structure erected on them. The discussion focuses on crucial doctrines of theism, and brings to light for the first time the striking parallelisms of thought between Madhva and his Western contemporary St. Thomas Aquinas. Light is also thrown on how Madhva and his commentators anticipated the views of modern philosophers like Spencer, Russell and Hobhouse on the nature of time, space and memory. The latest researches on Madhvacarya's role in the Vedantic Bhakti movement and his attempt to harmonize the Upanisadic texts on monism and dualism are substantially drawn upon.

Seven Systems of Indian Philosophy

Seven Systems of Indian Philosophy
Author: Rajmani Tigunait
Publisher: Himalayan Institute Press
Total Pages: 286
Release: 1983
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 9780893890766

A comprehensive outline of the major schools of Indian philosophy providing an overview of what comprises Indian philosophy.

Nyaya Philosophy

Nyaya Philosophy
Author: Arbind Kumar Jha
Publisher:
Total Pages: 207
Release: 2005-01-01
Genre: Hindu philosophy
ISBN: 9788187471172

The question of knowledge brings in its train a host of other contentious issues. What is nature of knowledge? How is it acquired? How do we judge the validity of knowledge? these are questions which have evoked multiple response from the people concerned. Among the six schools of thought, the Nyaya philosophy is very much capable to address the above mentioned questions. Nyaya as a science lays down the rules and methods that are essentially necessary for a clear and precise understanding of all the materials of our knowledge. Almost all the Indian philosophies have been greatly influenced by logical and dialectical technicalities of Nyaya epistemology, which indicated its supremacy in the field of epistemology. As a thorough going realistic view of the universe, Nyaya supplies an important Eastern parallel to the triumphant modem realism of the West and contains the anticipations as well as possible alternatives of many contemporaries' realistic theories. The book provides a detailed account of Nyaya philosophy from the perspective of Naiyayika way of knowing. It examines the Nyaya way of knowing and highlights its scope and interface with education. In short what follows is a detailed resume of the epistemological mapping of broadways of Naiyayika assumptions, a reflective response to the conceptual contours and the educational import of Nyaya epistemology.

Vaiśeṣika-sūtra of Kaṇāda

Vaiśeṣika-sūtra of Kaṇāda
Author: Kaṇāda
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2003
Genre: Philosophy, Indic
ISBN: 9788124602294

This Book Presents A Lucid English Translation Of The Vaisesika-Sutra Of Kanada, Termed The Earliest Exposition On Physics In Indian Philosophy And The Textual Basis For The Nyaya-Vaisesika And Navya-Nyaya Systems Of Thought. The Translation Retains The Feel Of The Original Sutras Even While Conveying The Intended Meaning Accurately And With Clarity.

A Critique of Phenomenology

A Critique of Phenomenology
Author: Sunil Kumar Sarker
Publisher: Atlantic Publishers & Dist
Total Pages: 152
Release: 1994
Genre: Phenomenology
ISBN: 9788171563890

Philosophers Of All Persuasions Claim That It Is Only Phenomenology That Can Show Us The Way Out Of The Philosophical Cul De Sac And Can Lead Us To The Disclosure Of The Structures Of Consciousness And Life-World. The Present Work Analyses Such Proud Claims Threadbare From The View¬Points Of: Psychology, Existentialism, Marxism And Indian Philosophies. It Also Includes The Author S Own Criticisms Of Phenomenology. But The Book Is Not All Negative In Attitude; It Also Gives An Account Of The Plus-Points Of Phenomenology. In Addition, Chapter I Of The Book Briefly Intro¬Duces Phenomenology Itself, Which Will Help Even The Uninitiated Pursue The Arguments Of The Work.