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S10 S08: Self and World in Early Indian Philosophy

Mar 18, 2024
Explore concepts of self, reality, and consciousness in early Indian thought. Delve into cognitive powers shaping individuals and the world. Examine how elemental awareness influences perception and cognitive capacities. Discover how desire drives cognitive activities, creating names and forms. Investigate the mind as the link between the manifest and unmanifest. Emphasize empathy and understanding existence beyond distinctions for true happiness.
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  • Exploration of consciousness emphasizes merging pleasure and knowledge for wisdom.
  • Investigating homological links between self and world helps reshape understanding of existence.

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Investigation of Consciousness in Indian Philosophy

Indian philosophy delves into the introspective investigation of consciousness, emphasizing the intimacy and tasting of consciousness. The merging of pleasure and knowledge is highlighted as essential for attaining wisdom and truth. The luminous principle in consciousness reveals the world of objects and experiences. The philosophy explores the relationship between self and world through a first personal investigation of consciousness.

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