Concept of Matter in Jaina Philosophy

SR No.: 001663
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: J C Sikdar
Publisher: P V Research Institute Varanasi
Publication Year: 1987
Total Pages: 412
Language: English
Classification: Book_English, Philosophy, & Physics
File Size: 23 MB

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The Concept of Matter in Jaina Philosophy
atom of each of the fundamental elements with it for its substance. The atoms of the four fundamental elements of Matter are non-permanent, constantly undergoing change by the process of origination, continuance, decay and destruction followed by a new process of origination, etc. The phenomenalist atomic conception of the Buddhists is in contrary to the substantive theory of atom of the Jaina, Nyaya-Vaisesika and other Indian systems of thought. As regards the antiquity of Atomic theory Jaina Atomism is earlier than Greek Atomism.
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1. Abh. K. 4. 29.