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Jaina Relativism (Anekantavāda) and Theory of Relativity
Table III Contents of Relativity and concepts of Jainas
1. There are two types of systems; (i) Initial and (ii) Accelerated 2. There are two versions of Relativity: one for each (i) Special theory and (ii) General theory. (iii) The special theory unifies mechanics and electromagnetics while general and electromagnetics theory deals with gravitation.
(iv) Attempt is being made to unify the two theories towards a universal law. A super-universal theory is under trial.
(v) Newton also had Relativity theory :
(a) law of equivalence
(b) Mechanics is unaffected by frame of reference.
(c) All events occur in absolute space and time.
(vi) Classical laws have limitations for (a) small masses and (b) high velocities. They are also not applicable under polar opposite systems.
(vii) The special theory of Relativity has two postulates: (a) Physical laws are the same when stated for two systems under uniform translatory motion (Law of Equiv.) (b) The velocity of light is maxi
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No such classification exists.
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The relativity theory may be treated equivalent toAnekantavāda which has only version. Jainas do not unify systems or laws mathematically or experimentally. It paves the way for intellectual unification.
Jainas have unification trend on philosophical level in term of 7fold predication theory. No. mathematical formulation attempted. All these statements may be agreeable in Jaina philosophy.
These limitations are not found in texts.
The physical laws assume uniformity in systems in macroscopic world.
This is not agreeable. There may
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