Publisher's Synopsis
The Vaisesika Philosophy, According to the Dasapadartha-Sastra: Chinese Text with Translation (1917) is a book written by H. Ui. The book provides a detailed account of the Vaisesika philosophy, which is one of the six orthodox schools of Hindu philosophy. The author has used the Dasapadartha-Sastra, a Chinese text, as the primary source for his study.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which deals with a specific aspect of the Vaisesika philosophy. The author begins by providing an introduction to the philosophy and its historical background. He then goes on to discuss the various categories of existence according to the Vaisesika philosophy, such as substance, quality, action, generality, and particularity.The author also delves into the concept of causation and the role of karma in the Vaisesika philosophy. He explains the different types of karma and how they influence human life. The book also explores the Vaisesika theory of perception and knowledge, including the concept of inference and the role of language in acquiring knowledge.The book is written in a scholarly style and is intended for readers who have a basic understanding of Hindu philosophy. It provides a comprehensive and detailed analysis of the Vaisesika philosophy, making it an essential read for anyone interested in this field. The inclusion of the Chinese text and its translation adds an extra dimension to the book, making it a valuable resource for scholars and researchers.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
