Jaina Theory of Perception

by Pushpa Bothra

It gives a lucid exposition of the Jania Theory of Perception with special reference to Agmika literature. It extensively criticised the theories of perception of the Buddhists, Naiyayikas and the samkhas. Chiefly the book deals with nature and classification of knowledge and discusses the Nyaya, Samkhya, Buddhist, Bhatta and the Jania theory of Pramana and further analyses the theory of perception according to the Janias and other Schools.

133 pages, Hardcover

First published December 1, 1995

Reviews

[Kamakana · Rating 4 out of 5]

210117: anekanta-vada (many-pointedness): 'self' is eternal, permanent, as always known as one, 'self' is perishable, changing, as modes of the 'self' empirically become different, as child, youth, adult. 'knowledge' is eternal, always that knowledge, but 'knowledge' is also noneternal, always new. pot is eternal as 'substance', clay, metal, but noneternal as 'pot' shape. gold is eternal as 'substance', but noneternal as jewelry...

this is a great, concise, work contrasting, comparing jaina theories of perception with those of Buddhists and advaita and other Hindu logicians. the key is always 'perspective' or context, to see the applicable truth, to see not middle ground but absolute truth of opposite contentions. unfortunately there are also many, many names, and once again i want to learn sanskrit or Prakrit or both...

also obvious: i need to read more Buddhist philosophy...