A Comparative Study of the Jaina Theories of Reality and Knowledge

Author: Y J PadmarajiahPublisher: Motilal BanarsidassYear: 2004Language: EnglishPages: 423ISBN/UPC (if available): 8120800362 DescriptionThe book is divided into two parts (bound in one Volume). Part I is related to the nature of reality. The author formulates five types of approach to the problem of Reality, and discovers flaws in the four: The only approach which he finds flawless is the Jaina view, namely of identity in difference in which identity is co-ordinate with difference. The author proceeds to discuss how aspects of reality, viz. the relational structure and causal efficiency and shows that the two can exist and function only within the framework of a co-ordinate identity in difference, accepted by the Jaina thinkers. This is followed by a search for the meaning and content of the notion of substance and an attempt is made to distinguish between the concepts of intrinsic and extrinsic attributes.Part 2 presents an analytical account of the methods of knowledge recognized b