Kundakunda

Indian philosopher

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Kundakunda was an influential Indian philosopher and logician from the 2nd century CE, primarily associated with Jainism. He is credited with being the first to develop Jaina logic, a system that explores reality through multiple perspectives and a unique seven-valued logic.1

Key concepts in Jaina metaphysics, which Kundakunda contributed to, include:
* The distinction between the soul (jiva) and nonliving substance (ajiva).1
* Anekantavada, the principle of nonabsolutism, suggesting reality has infinite aspects.1
* The doctrine of naya, acknowledging that partial perspectives can offer partial truths about reality.1
* The concept of karma as a substance that links cause and effect.1

Jainism, founded by Vardhamana Mahavira, emphasizes moral conduct and asceticism, particularly the principle of ahimsa (non-injury to all living beings).1

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Jainism
Philosophical and other literature
…value the Prakrit works of Kundakunda (c. 2nd century, though perhaps later), including the Pravachanasara (on ethics), the Samayasara (on the essence of doctrine), the Niyamasara (on Jain monastic discipline), and the six Prabhritas (“Chapters”; on various religious topics). Kundakunda’s writings are distinguished by their deployment of a two-perspective (naya)…
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…value the Prakrit works of Kundakunda (c. 2nd century, though perhaps later), including the Pravachanasara (on ethics), the Samayasara (on the essence of doctrine), the Niyamasara (on Jain monastic discipline), and the six Prabhritas (“Chapters”; on various religious topics). Kundakunda’s writings are distinguished by their deployment of a two-perspective (naya)…
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Indian philosophy
Jain philosophy
…and epistemology, the 2nd-century-ce philosopher Kundakunda was the first to develop Jaina logic. The Tattvarthadhigama-sutra of Umasvatis, however, is the first systematic work, and Siddhasena (7th century ce) the first great logician. Other important figures are Akalanka (8th century), Manikyanandi, Vadideva, Hemchandra (12th century),
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…and epistemology, the 2nd-century-ce philosopher Kundakunda was the first to develop Jaina logic. The Tattvarthadhigama-sutra of Umasvatis, however, is the first systematic work, and Siddhasena (7th century ce) the first great logician. Other important figures are Akalanka (8th century), Manikyanandi, Vadideva, Hemchandra (12th century),
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