Keyword: Buddhist idealism
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Matilal, Bimal Krishna. Perception: An Essay on Classic Indian theories of Knowledge
1986, Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Topics: Ontology Metaontology and Social Ontology; States and Processes: Affective Behavioral and Cognitive; Theoretical Epistemology
Keywords: Buddhist idealism; Nyāya-Vaiśeṣika; perception; phenomenalism; realism; sense-data

Traditions: Cultural; Historical; Religious; South Asian
Languages: English; Sanskrit (Ancient/Classical)
Figures: Bimal Krishna Matilal

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Added by: Giada Fratantonio
Abstract: This book is a defence of a form of realism which stands closest to that upheld by the Nyaya-Vaid'sesika school in classical India. The author presents the Nyaya view and critically examines it against that of its traditional opponent, the Buddhist version of phenomenalism and idealism. His reconstruction of Nyaya arguments meets not only traditional Buddhist objections but also those of modern sense-data representationalists.
Comment: This text defends a Nyāya-style realism against Buddhist phenomenalism and idealism, and against modern sense-data theories. It works well in an epistemology or philosophy of perception module, read alongside the sense-data debate (Russell, Ayer) or contemporary direct realism. Or it could feature in a course dedicated to Indian philosophy, epistemology, and/or philosophy of science.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Recommended use: Specialised

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