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THE CONTEXT(S) OF "CORRECT SEEING": TRUTH AND FICTION IN TIBETAN MADHYAMAKA.

Authors :
Kassor, Constance
Source :
Philosophy East & West: A Quarterly of Comparative Philosophy. Oct2018, Vol. 68 Issue 4, p1178-1192. 15p.
Publication Year :
2018

Abstract

The article focuses on truth and fiction of Madhyamaka school of Buddhist philosophy and theory posits the existence of two levels of reality and goal of Buddhist practice. It mentions conventional pose no problem for the eventual realization of the ultimate truth and relational fictionalism allows for certain perceptions to be considered correct from the perspective of ordinary persons. It also mentions relational fictionalism is based on his interpretation of Candrakīrti.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00318221
Volume :
68
Issue :
4
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Philosophy East & West: A Quarterly of Comparative Philosophy
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
134413007
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1353/pew.2018.0102