History of Philosophy: India, Africana, China HPI 36 - Fine Grained Analysis - Kanada's Vaisesika-Sutra
Feb 19, 2017
Exploring the Vaisheshika school of philosophy in ancient India that emphasizes a structured world and metaphysical analysis. Discussing Kanada's categories and substance composition, and examining the concept of generality and individuality in his philosophy. Exploring the differences between Niyya and Vyshekha schools and their response to Buddhist anti-realism.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Origins, Philosophy, and Metaphysical Analysis of the Vaisheshika Sutra
02:35 • 3min
Kanada's Categories and Substance Composition
05:17 • 7min
Generality and Individuality in Kanada's Philosophy
12:37 • 5min
Differences between Niyya and Vyshekha and the Response to Buddhist Anti-Realism
17:15 • 2min