Jnanasrimitra (975-1025) was regarded by both Buddhists and
non-Buddhists as the most important Indian philosopher of his
generation. His theory of exclusion combined a philosophy of
language with a theory of conceptual content to explore the nature
of words and thought. Jnanasrimitra's theory informed much of the
work accomplished at Vikramasila, a monastic and educational
complex instrumental to the growth of Buddhism. His ideas were also
passionately debated among successive Hindu and Jain
philosophers.
This volume marks the first English translation of
Jnanasrimitra's Monograph on Exclusion, a careful, critical
investigation into language, perception, and conceptual awareness.
Featuring the rival arguments of Buddhist and Hindu intellectuals,
among other thinkers, the Monograph reflects more than half a
millennium of competing claims while providing an invaluable
introduction to a crucial philosopher. Lawrence J. McCrea and
Parimal G. Patil familiarize the reader with the author, themes,
and topics of the text and situate Jnanasrimitra's findings within
his larger intellectual milieu. Their clear, accessible, and
accurate translation proves the influence of Jnanasrimitra on the
foundations of Buddhist and Indian philosophy.
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