Anand Vaidya: What Is Pure Consciousness? Non-Dualism & Indian Philosophy Of Mind

🧠 Dive into the Fascinating World of Indian Philosophy with Prof Anand Vaidya 📚 In this episode of Mind-Body Solution, we embark on an intellectual journey into the depths of Indian Philosophy with Dr Vaidya, a distinguished Professor and Philosopher, renowned for his expertise in this intricate field. 🎓 📖 In this enlightening conversation, we explore the captivating realm of Indian philosophical traditions, the concept of consciousness, and its intersection with Western and Indian philosophy. Discover the profound insights into idealism, realism, panpsychism, illusionism, and the contemporary relevance of Indian philosophy. 🌟 🕒 What to Expect: (00:00) Introduction (00:10) Defining Consciousness, the Self & Mind (06:18) The Diversity of Indian Philosophy (14:42) Understanding the Concept of Consciousness (25:03) Non-Dualism in Western and Chinese Philosophy (33:20) The Notion of Materiality (42:51) Idealism vs. Realism (52:17) Illusionism and Materiality (1:02:11) Relevance of Indian Philosophy Today (1:10:15) Recommended Reading for Beginners (1:19:29) Challenges of Translating Indian Philosophy (1:26:45) Established Translations and Explanations (1:34:51) Curiosity as a Driving Force (1:40:32) Debates and Discussions in Indian Philosophy (1:47:10) Enjoying the Exploration of Philosophy (1:52:44) Influence of Sanskrit Language (1:57:26) Theoretical vs. Practical Aspects of Indian Philosophy (2:01:01) Advantages of Curiosity and Lifelong Learning (2:01:57) Final Thoughts and Closing Remarks 🔗 Episode links: 👉Anand's Website: https://anandvaidya.weebly.com/ 👉Anand's Work: https://tinyurl.com/bdzm87x9 👉Anand's Publications: https://tinyurl.com/3e3h7uum 🤝Stay Connected With Us: 👉Website: https://tevinnaidu.com/ 👉Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drtevinnaidu 👉Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drtevinnaidu/ 👉Twitter: https://twitter.com/drtevinnaidu/ 👉LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drtevinnaidu/ 📧For Business Inquiries: info@tevinnaidu.com ============================= ABOUT MIND-BODY SOLUTION: Mind-Body Solution explores the nature of consciousness, reality, free will, morality, mental health, and more. This podcast presents enlightening discourse with the world’s leading experts in philosophy, physics, neuroscience, psychology, linguistics, AI, and beyond. It will change the way you think about the mind-body dichotomy by showing just how difficult — intellectually and practically — the mind-body problem is. Join Dr. Tevin Naidu on a quest to conquer the mind-body problem and take one step closer to the mind-body solution. Dr Tevin Naidu is a medical doctor, philosopher & ethicist. He attained his Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery degree from Stellenbosch University, & his Master of Philosophy degree Cum Laude from the University of Pretoria. His academic work focuses on theories of consciousness, computational psychiatry, phenomenological psychopathology, values-based practice, moral luck, addiction, & the philosophy & ethics of science, mind & mental health. ===================== Disclaimer: We do not accept any liability for any loss or damage incurred from you acting or not acting as a result of watching any of our publications. You acknowledge that you use the information provided at your own risk. Do your research. Copyright Notice: This video and audio channel contain dialog, music, and images that are the property of Mind-Body Solution. You are authorised to share the link and channel, and embed this link in your website or others as long as a link back to this channel is provided. © Mind-Body Solution