History of Philosophy: India, Africana, China HPI 61 - What Happened Next - Indian Philosophy After Dignaga
Mar 4, 2018
Dive into the evolution of Indian philosophy after Dignāga, exploring key figures and transformative ideas. Discover the rich legacy of non-violence and Nagarjuna's thoughts on emptiness, connecting ancient insights to modern ethical debates. Uncover the influence of Indian traditions on epistemology and cognitive science. The discussion transitions to Africana philosophy, highlighting the importance of non-European perspectives and teasing an exploration of Ancient Egyptian thought.
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Dignaga's Impact
- Dignaga's philosophical innovations and new methods shaped the next era of Indian philosophy.
- This era was a cosmopolitan age of dialogue in Sanskrit, lasting until Buddhism's decline in India.
Dignaga's Lost Works
- Despite Dignaga's influence, his Sanskrit works were largely lost due to his brilliant disciple, Dharma Kirti.
- Dharma Kirti's writings became the new canon, overshadowing Dignaga's own.
Skepticism and Shriharsa
- Skepticism continued to be important in later Indian thought, notably with Shriharsa's critique.
- Shriharsa challenged definition-based philosophical methods as misguided and incoherent.