Nyaya-Vaisheshika (critical and historical study)

by Aruna Rani | 1973 | 97,110 words

Hinduism Hindu Philosophy Nyaya Vaisheshika

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This essay studies Nyaya-Vaisheshika—A combination of two of the six orthodox schools of Indian philosophy. The study also discusses in detail the authors of various works and critically analyzes key concepts of Nyaya-Vaisesika. Such Indian philosophies seek the direct realization of the Atman (the self) to attain ultimate freedom and bliss....

Chapter 2 - Historical Study of Nyaya system

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1. Introduction

2. Origin of Nyaya System

3. Stages of Nvava

4. Authors of Nyaya (a): Gautama

4. Authors of Nyaya (b): Vatsyayana

4. Authors of Nyaya (c): Uddyotakara

4. Authors of Nyaya (d): Vacaspati Mishra

4. Authors of Nyaya (e): Jyanta Bhatta

4. Authors of Nyaya (f): Bhasarvajna

4. Authors of Nyaya (g): Udayana (1050 A.D.)

4. Authors of Nyaya (g): Udayana (1050 A.D.)

4. Authors of Nyaya (h): Gangesa Upadhyaya (12th century)

4. Authors of Nyaya (h): Gangesa Upadhyaya (12th century)

4. Authors of Nyaya (h): Vasudeva Sarvabhauma (1450-1525 A.D.)

4. Authors of Nyaya (i): Vardhamana Upadhyaya (1250 A.D.)

4. Authors of Nyaya (i): Raghunatha Siromani (1477-1547 A.D.)

4. Authors of Nyaya (j): Paksadhara Mishra alias Jayadeva (1775 A.D.)

4. Authors of Nyaya (j): Mathuranatha Tarkavagisha (about 1570 A.D.)

4. Authors of Nyaya (k): Jagadisha Tarkalankara (about 1570 A.D.)

4. Authors of Nyaya (l): Gadadhara Bhattacharya (about 1650 A.D.)

5. The Syncretic School (Nyaya and Vaisesika)

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