Indian perspectives on consciousness, language and self: the school of recognition on linguistics and philosophy of mind
"This book examines the theory of consciousness developed by the school of Recognition, an Indian philosophical tradition that thrived around the 10th c. CE in Kashmir, and argues that consciousness has a linguistic nature. It situates the doctrines of the tradition within the broader Indian ph...
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| Language: | English |
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Abingdon, Oxon New York, NY
Routledge
2021
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| In: | Year: 2021 |
| Series/Journal: | Routledge Hindu studies series
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| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Kashmir
/ Śaivism
/ Kashmir Śaivism
/ Buddhism
/ Cognition theory
/ Philosophy of mind
/ Sanskrit language
B Indian philosophy / Philosophy of language / Ātman B Kashmir Śaivism / Bhartṛhari ca. 7. Jh. B Abhinavagupta 950-1020 / Utpaladeva / Consciousness |
| IxTheo Classification: | AB Philosophy of religion; criticism of religion; atheism BL Buddhism KBM Asia |
| Further subjects: | B
Consciousness
Early works to 1800
B Kashmir Śaivism B Abhinavagupta Rājānaka B Utpala (active 900-950) B Philosophy, Indic Early works to 1800 B Bhartr̥hari B Self (Philosophy) Early works to 1800 B Śaivism |
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| Summary: | "This book examines the theory of consciousness developed by the school of Recognition, an Indian philosophical tradition that thrived around the 10th c. CE in Kashmir, and argues that consciousness has a linguistic nature. It situates the doctrines of the tradition within the broader Indian philosophical context and establishes connections with the contemporary analytic debate. The book focuses on Utpaladeva and Abhinavagupta (tenth c. CE), two Hindu intellectuals belonging to the school of Recognition, Pratyabhijñā in Sanskrit. It argues that these authors promoted ideas that bear a strong resemblance with contemporary 'higher-order theories' of consciousness. In addition, the book explores the relationship between the thinkers of the school of Recognition and the thought of the grammarian/philosopher Bhartṛhari (5th c. CE). The book bridges a gap that still exists between scholars engaged with Western traditions and Sanskrit specialists focused on textual materials. In doing so, the author uses concepts from contemporary philosophy of mind to illustrate the Indian arguments and an interdisciplinary approach with abundant reference to the original sources. Offering fresh information to historians of Indian thought, the book will also be of interest to academics working on Non-Western Philosophy, Comparative Philosophy, Indian philosophy, Religion, Hinduism, Tantric Studies and South Asian Studies"-- |
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| Item Description: | Includes bibliographical references and index |
| ISBN: | 0367517949 |