History of Philosophy: India, Africana, China

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

The podcast discusses the theory of evolution and its interpretation in Indian philosophy. It explores the origins, development, and criticism of the Samkhya school of thought. The concepts of Purusha and Pracrichi are explored, as well as the three forces of change in Samkhya philosophy. The podcast also delves into the dualism in Ishvarakrishna's Samkhya philosophy and its unique aspects.

Professor Francis Clooney discusses the differences between Mimamsa and Vedanta in Indian philosophy and their use of Sutra texts. The podcast explores the relationship between Vedic and Upanishad texts, the transformative philosophy of Vedanta, the metaphysical nature of Brahma, and the significance of ritual practice in preparing for higher knowledge.