History of Philosophy: India, Africana, China HPI 47 - Jan Westerhoff on Nagarjuna
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Nagarjuna's Life and Works
- Nagarjuna likely lived during the 2nd-3rd century CE in southern India.
- His most famous work is the Mūlamadhyamakakārikā, exploring the concept of emptiness.
Nagarjuna and the Sutras
- Nagarjuna's Mūlamadhyamakakārikā is closely aligned with the Perfection of Wisdom Sutras.
- It systematizes the sutras' statements, particularly about emptiness.
Nagarjuna's Philosophical Approach
- Nagarjuna's work isn't a direct commentary but an explication of the Perfection of Wisdom Sutras.
- He provides arguments for claims like emptiness, clarifying implicit philosophical points.