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in science only goes to prove that the great seers-the Jinas-had perceived the eternal truths and one should approach these with open mind and reverence instead of criticizing and scoffing at them as has been the case at times. Special mention may be made of the following appendices on the subject which we have included for the reasons given in the book :
App. C - Modern Physics and Syadvada by Dr. D.S. Kothari.
App. D-
The Indian-Jaina Dialectic of Syadvada in Relation to Probability By. Dr. P.C. Mahalanobis.
App. E-
The Syadvada System of Predication By Dr. J.B.S. Haldane.
App. F - Anekanta By Dr. Nathmal Tatia.
8. Freedom of Will-In this last chapter we give the Jain view about the solution of the age old riddle whether man's destiny is supreme or his effort (Takdir vis-à-vis Tadbir). True to its Anekantavadi tradition - Jainism gives a satisfactory answer to the problem which we hope will be of interest to the readers.
9. We close with our grateful thanks to all those who have helped us in this work, special mention may be made of Shriman Johari Mal Ji Sahib Parakh and Dr. Sagar Mal Ji Sahib of Varanasi whom we consulted from time to time. The authors of books and articles from which we have drawn heavily deserve our gratitude. These include Dr. B.K. Matilal, Dr. H.V. Glasenapp., Dr. R. Zimmermann S.J., Dr.. D.S. Kothari, Prof. J.B.S. Haldane, Dr. P.C. Mahalanobis, Dr. Nathmal Tatia and others.
10. Special mention must also be made with our grateful thanks and acknowledgements for the following publications, individuals and institutions whose contribution we have included in this compilation which we think will add to the utility of this book :
(i) The article 'Modern Physics and Syadvada' by Dr. D.S. Kothari has been
supplied to us by his son Dr. L.K. Kothari, Jaipur.
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