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Jayarāśi Bhaṭṭa: The Radical Indian Philosopher Who Questioned the Very Foundations of Knowledge

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Posted on August 10, 2026August 10, 2026
in Ancient India

Introduction Indian philosophy is often associated with profound ideas about consciousness, reality, spirituality and liberation. However, ancient and medieval India was also home to philosophers who questioned whether human beings could know reality with certainty…

Dharmakīrti – The Master of Reason Who Perfected Buddhist Logic and Epistemology

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Posted on November 13, 2025November 13, 2025
in Ancient India

Introduction Among the most brilliant philosophers in India’s intellectual history, Dharmakīrti (circa 600–660 CE) stands unmatched in his mastery of logic, epistemology, and philosophical reasoning. Known as the greatest successor of Dignāga, Dharmakīrti transformed Buddhist…