History of Philosophy: India, Africana, China

The podcast explores the Vaiśeṣika response to Buddhist skepticism about wholes. It discusses the debate between Vyshechikov philosopher Kanada and Buddhist philosophers on the nature of objects. The chapter also explores examples of causation in ancient Indian philosophy, the concept of substrate cause, and Dharmakirti's argument against temporal parts.

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.

Prof Jha and Prof Jha discuss the theories and later influence of the Nyāya school.

Nyāya proposes that each of us has both a self and a mind, in addition to the body.

The podcast explores Niaya school's perspective on reasoning and inference, including the use of signs and examples in Indian philosophy. It discusses Gautama's ideas on observing a generality and its relation to inference, as well as interpretations of a thesis and argumentation. The chapter also explores fallacies and false resemblances in arguments and contrasts Niaya philosophy with the Buddhists' denial of a stable self.

Nyāya philosophers explain how perception can bring us knowledge.

The Nyāya-Sūtra inaugurates a tradition of logical and epistemological analysis.

A leading expert on the founding text of Yoga tells us why, when, and by whom it was written.

Yoga as presented by Patañjali offers a practical complement to the Sāṃkhya theory of the cosmos and the self.

Exploring the concept of suffering in Ayurveda, the origins and goals of Ayurvedic medicine, ways of knowing and principles in Ayurvedic medicine, elemental composition and concept of humors, working conditions and ethics in ancient Indian medicine