History of Philosophy: India, Africana, China HPI 49 - Well Qualified - the Jains on Truth
Sep 17, 2017
The podcast explores the Jain theory of seven predications and how it addresses criticism. It delves into the complexities of truth in the Jain tradition and discusses different viewpoints on inexpressibility. The episode also examines the Jain belief in multiple standpoints and their response to the accusation of self-contradiction.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Exploring the Standpoint of Jain Philosophers and the Sevenfold Predicate Theory
02:26 • 6min
Exploring the Complexity of the Jain Theory of Predication
08:20 • 2min
Exploring Truth from Different Viewpoints
10:03 • 3min
Different Perspectives on Inexpressibility in Jain Philosophy
12:58 • 5min