Three Formulations of Cognitive Skepticism: Nāgārjuna, Jayarāśi, and Śrīharṣa
This paper provides a study of the three most famous skeptical thinkers of classical India, examining both their commonalities and unique differences. Adepts of the controversial debate methodology called vitaṇḍā, “negative debate,” these thinkers manage to challenge the very possibility of knowledg...
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| Medienart: | Elektronisch Aufsatz |
| Sprache: | Englisch |
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2022
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International journal for the study of skepticism
Jahr: 2022, Band: 12, Heft: 1, Seiten: 27-45 |
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Jayarāśi
B Śrīharṣa B two truths B Nāgārjuna B cognitive skepticism |
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| Zusammenfassung: | This paper provides a study of the three most famous skeptical thinkers of classical India, examining both their commonalities and unique differences. Adepts of the controversial debate methodology called vitaṇḍā, “negative debate,” these thinkers manage to challenge the very possibility of knowledge, while espousing (at least nominal) allegiance to distinct schools of thought. They also pass negative judgement on the possibility of certainty while appealing to rational persuasion. This paper explores these paradoxes and possible contradictions, with a culminating reflection of the role of the “two truths,” ultimate vs. everyday perspectives. |
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| ISSN: | 2210-5700 |
| Enthält: | Enthalten in: International journal for the study of skepticism
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1163/22105700-bja10033 |
