
HPI 27 - The Theory of Evolution - Isvarakrsna’s Samkhya-karika
History of Philosophy: India, Africana, China
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Origins, Development, and Criticism of the Samkya School of Thought
This chapter delves into the ancient roots and lineage of the Samkya school of thought in Indian philosophy, tracing its origins to Kapila and exploring its connections to the Vedas, Upanishads, and Mahabharata. It also discusses the relationship between Samkya and yoga, and the subsequent criticism from Shankara and his Advaita Vedanta school.
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