Indian Philosophy: Important Schools of Thought
Indian philosophy is a rich tapestry of diverse schools of thought that have profoundly influenced the world. Major philosophical schools like Nyaya, known for its logic and epistemology, and Vaisheshika, focusing on metaphysics and atomism, lay the groundwork. These schools collectively form the intricate mosaic of Indian philosophical heritage.
Samkhya System
- The Samkhya philosophy holds that reality is constituted of two principles one female and the other male i.e., Prakriti, Purusha respectively. Prakriti and Purusha are completely independent and absolute.
- According to this system, Purusha is mere consciousness hence it cannot be modified or changed.
- Prakriti on the other hand ....
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