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Who founded the Samkhya School of philosophy?
Who founded the Samkhya School of philosophy?
What is the primary goal of the Samkhya School?
What is the primary goal of the Samkhya School?
What are the three gunas that govern the material world in the Samkhya School?
What are the three gunas that govern the material world in the Samkhya School?
What is the primary concern of the Yoga School?
What is the primary concern of the Yoga School?
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What are the eight limbs of yoga in the Yoga School?
What are the eight limbs of yoga in the Yoga School?
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What is the primary concern of the Nyaya School?
What is the primary concern of the Nyaya School?
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What is the concept of pramanas in the Nyaya School?
What is the concept of pramanas in the Nyaya School?
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What is the concept of Brahman in the Vedanta School?
What is the concept of Brahman in the Vedanta School?
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Study Notes
Overview
- Indian schools of philosophy, also known as Darshanas, are ancient philosophical traditions that originated in India.
- There are six main schools of Indian philosophy: Samkhya, Yoga, Nyaya, Vaisheshika, Mimamsa, and Vedanta.
Samkhya School
- Founded by Kapila (c. 6th century BCE)
- Dualistic philosophy: separates the material world (prakriti) from the conscious self (purusha)
- Aims to liberate the self from the cycle of rebirth through understanding the nature of reality
- Key concepts:
- The three gunas (sattva, rajas, tamas) that govern the material world
- The concept of evolution and involution of the universe
Yoga School
- Founded by Patanjali (c. 2nd century BCE)
- Concerned with the attainment of liberation through physical, mental, and spiritual disciplines
- Key concepts:
- The eight limbs of yoga: yamas, niyamas, asanas, pranayama, pratyahara, dharana, dhyana, and samadhi
- The concept of chakras and kundalini energy
Nyaya School
- Founded by Gautama (c. 2nd century BCE)
- Concerned with the nature of knowledge and reality
- Key concepts:
- The theory of perception and inference
- The concept of pramanas (means of knowledge): perception, inference, comparison, and testimony
- The concept of doubt and the need for critical inquiry
Vaisheshika School
- Founded by Kanada (c. 2nd century BCE)
- Concerned with the nature of reality and the universe
- Key concepts:
- The concept of atomism: the universe is composed of indivisible atoms
- The concept of padarthas (categories): substance, quality, motion, time, space, and soul
Mimamsa School
- Founded by Jaimini (c. 2nd century BCE)
- Concerned with the interpretation of the Vedas and the nature of dharma
- Key concepts:
- The concept of dharma: moral and social duties
- The concept of apurva: the unseen, unmanifest power of rituals and sacrifices
Vedanta School
- Founded by Badarayana (c. 1st century BCE)
- Concerned with the nature of ultimate reality and the self
- Key concepts:
- The concept of Brahman: the ultimate reality
- The concept of Atman: the individual self
- The concept of Maya: the illusion of the material world
Overview of Indian Philosophy
- Indian philosophy consists of six main schools of thought, known as Darshanas
- These schools originated in ancient India and focus on understanding reality and the nature of the self
Samkhya School
- Founded by Kapila around 6th century BCE
- Dualistic philosophy, separating the material world (prakriti) from the conscious self (purusha)
- Aims to liberate the self from the cycle of rebirth through understanding reality
- Key concepts:
- Three gunas (sattva, rajas, tamas) governing the material world
- Evolution and involution of the universe
Yoga School
- Founded by Patanjali around 2nd century BCE
- Focuses on attaining liberation through physical, mental, and spiritual disciplines
- Key concepts:
- Eight limbs of yoga: yamas, niyamas, asanas, pranayama, pratyahara, dharana, dhyana, and samadhi
- Chakras and kundalini energy
Nyaya School
- Founded by Gautama around 2nd century BCE
- Concerned with the nature of knowledge and reality
- Key concepts:
- Theory of perception and inference
- Pramanas (means of knowledge): perception, inference, comparison, and testimony
- Doubt and the need for critical inquiry
Vaisheshika School
- Founded by Kanada around 2nd century BCE
- Concerned with the nature of reality and the universe
- Key concepts:
- Atomism: the universe is composed of indivisible atoms
- Padarthas (categories): substance, quality, motion, time, space, and soul
Mimamsa School
- Founded by Jaimini around 2nd century BCE
- Concerned with the interpretation of the Vedas and the nature of dharma
- Key concepts:
- Dharma: moral and social duties
- Apurva: the unseen, unmanifest power of rituals and sacrifices
Vedanta School
- Founded by Badarayana around 1st century BCE
- Concerned with the nature of ultimate reality and the self
- Key concepts:
- Brahman: the ultimate reality
- Atman: the individual self
- Maya: the illusion of the material world
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Explore the ancient philosophical traditions of India, including the six main schools of philosophy, with a focus on the Samkhya School and its dualistic philosophy.
