History of Philosophy: India, Africana, China
HPI 50 - Marie-Hélène Gorisse on Jain Epistemology
Oct 1, 2017
Explore the Jain theory of knowledge and Jainism's perspective on knowledge. Learn about their theory of inference, the concept of the soul, and their polemic against Buddhist theories. Discover the relationship between color and taste, explore necessary inferences and universal relations, and delve into Jainism's connection to ethics and non-violence.
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- Jaina epistemologists focused on inferential reasoning and logical considerations to attain knowledge and contributed to the development of a regulated debating hall.
- Jainism's metaphysical framework aims to eliminate the interaction between karma and souls to achieve a non-limited state of consciousness, with spiritual leaders' teachings considered authoritative.
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Jaina Epistemology and Debating Network of Indian Philosophical Schools
Jaina epistemologists and logicians contributed to the development of a regulated debating hall, which played a central role in Indian philosophy during the 2nd to 11th century. They focused on inferential reasoning as the best method to attain knowledge, with logical considerations serving epistemological purposes. Jaina philosophy emerged as a reaction to the Vedic corpus's ritualistic focus, highlighting inner spiritual practices. Jaina philosophers were one of the three main participants along with Buddhist and Hindu philosophers in these debates.
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