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A Few Modern Interpretations of Non-absolutism
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objects existing at different space and time and having different mode also. The Jainas tried to establish identity on the basis that in such cases also both the objects exist and, therefore, there is 'identity of being'. Dr. Mookerjee, however, condemnsit as a mean verbal quibble' (op. cit. p. 277). Here again it appears that theory of non-absolutism is in danger because there appears to be no bond of identity between two such heterogeneous objects as the soul of Mahāvīra, on the one hand and a dead piece of stone on this earth, on the other. I have dealt with this problem in an independent paper elsewhere and, therefore, refrain from going in detail of this problem at the moment.
I have touched upon some points here just to illustrate that there is still scope for creative mind to contribute to the advancement of knowledge in the field of Jaina logic and epistemology as in any another field of knowledge. It is, therefore, a misconception that the scholars can do hardly anything except repeating what has already been said. The earlier this misconception is removed, the better it is for the research in the field of Jaina logic and epistemology.
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