History of Philosophy: India, Africana, China
HPI 55 - Doors of Perception - Dignaga on Consciousness
Dec 10, 2017
Exploring Dignaga's philosophy on self-awareness in perception, contrasting it with Niaya school's reflective theory. Discussing awareness inherent in perception, subjective qualities, and cognitive aspects. Delving into intersection of memory, self-awareness, and consciousness. Exploring debates of Dignaga and Damakirti on perception, awareness, and self-awareness within Buddhist philosophy.
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- Dignaga argues that self-awareness is inherent in perception, rejecting the Niaya reflective theory.
- Self-awareness in perception is demonstrated through reflection on both objective content and subjective experience.
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Dignaga's Theory of Self-Awareness
Dignaga argues that there is no perception without self-awareness, rejecting the Niaya school's reflective theory. He believes that awareness is built into perception itself, a reflexive view that differs from Niaya's reflective theory. According to Dignaga, we are always aware of our perceptions, emphasizing awareness as part of the direct perception process.
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