Ep. 346: Nyaya Sutra on Knowledge (Part One)
The Partially Examined Life Philosophy Podcast
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Exploration of Knowledge Sources in Nyaya Sutra
The chapter analyzes the Nyaya Sutra's investigation into knowledge sources like perception, inference, analogy, and testimony, questioning the theory-laden nature of perception and highlighting the interconnectedness of concepts like consciousness, self, memory, and inference. It explores how various knowledge sources converge on objects like the self, emphasizes the inerrancy of perceptual knowledge, critiques the sutra's relevance to psychology and metaphysics, and discusses the distinction between correct perception and hallucination.
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