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A Critical Examination of Epistemology in Jainism

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dc.contributor.author de Zoysa, H.N.
dc.date.accessioned 2017-03-02T06:55:37Z
dc.date.available 2017-03-02T06:55:37Z
dc.date.issued 2017
dc.identifier.citation De Zoysa, Harini Navoda 2017. A Critical Examination of Epistemology in Jainism. International Conference on Buddhism and Jainism in Early Historic Asia, 16th – 17th February 2017, Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka. p 53. en_US
dc.identifier.isbn 978-955-704-025-7
dc.identifier.uri http://repository.kln.ac.lk/handle/123456789/16631
dc.description.abstract Jainism is an ancient religion from India that teaches that the way to liberation and bliss is to live a life of harmlessness and renunciation. It began in the 6th century as a reformation movement within Hinduism. Vardhaman Mahavir was the founder of Jainism religion. According to Jainism teachings knowledge is the essential quality of each individual soul. Jain epistemology thus becomes vital in Jain philosophy. This study is a different prevailing views in Jainism and Jaina Philosophy regarding the epistemology, perception, intelligence, standpoints, Nayas and viewpoints. The main objective of this paper is to identify the main characteristics of epistemology in Jainism religion. Research methodology used in the study was largely based on qualitative approach which analyses the relevant documentary sources from books, journals and web sites relating to this area. A descriptive research design with survey method was applied in this study.According to the study can be identified Jainism knowledge is of five kinds as Mati, Sruthi, Avadhi, Mahaparyaya and Kevala. The first two kinds of knowledge are regarded as indirect knowledge and remaining three as direct knowledge. The essential nature of jiva is consciousness which is made up both perception and discerning knowledge. Jain philosophers identify five stages to perception such as Vyanjanagraha, Arthvagraha, Iha, Avaya and Dharana. The Jain religion preaches the doctrines of Ahimsa, Satya, Asteya, Brahmacharya and Aparigraha. The Nayas are classified in various ways. This can be concluded by epistemology in Jainism is a critical doctrine in India which have discussed several different prevailing views. en_US
dc.language.iso en en_US
dc.publisher Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka en_US
dc.subject Epistemology en_US
dc.subject Jainism en_US
dc.subject Knowledge en_US
dc.subject Soul en_US
dc.subject Philosophy en_US
dc.title A Critical Examination of Epistemology in Jainism en_US
dc.type Article en_US


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