Representation and Reasoning in Vedānta

• Autorzy: Subhash Kak
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

This paper considers the matter of representation in Vedānta by examining key claims in the Ṛgveda and the Upaniṣads, which are some of its principal texts. Specifically, we consider the logic behind the paradoxical verses on creation and the conception of consciousness as the ground on which the physical universe exists. This also is the template that explains the logical structure underlying the principal affirmations of the Upaniṣads. The five elements and consciousness are taken to pervade each other, which explains how gross matter is taken to consist of all the four different kinds of atoms that get manifested in different states of the substance. The verses on creation are an example of the use of catuṣkoṭi in Indian philosophy prior to the use of it by Nāgārjuna in the Madhyamaka tradition. It also contrasts central ideas of Vedānta with the corresponding contemporary scientific ideas on consciousness.(original abstract)

Słowa kluczowe

EN

Philosophical systems; Logic; Philosophy

PL

Systemy filozoficzne; Logika; Filozofia

• Czasopismo: Studia Humana
• Rocznik: 2023
• Tom: 12(3)
• Strony: 15--23

Twórcy

autor

Subhash Kak

• ISSN 2299-0518 15 Studia Humana Volume 12:3 (2023), Representation and ReasChapman University, USA ; Oklahoma State University, USA

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Identyfikatory

DOI

10.2478/sh-2023-0012