A Hindu Critique of Buddhist Epistemology : Kumarila on Perception: The 'Determination of Perception' Chapter of Kumarila Bhatta's Slokavarttika - Translation and Commentary

This is a translation of the chapter on perception of Kumarilabhatta's magnum opus, the Slokavarttika, one of the central texts of the Hindu response to the criticism of the logical-epistemological school of Buddhist thought. In an extensive commentary, the author explains the course of the argument from verse to verse and alludes to other theories of classical Indian philosophy and other technical matters. Notes to the translation and commentary go further into the historical and philosophical background of Kumarila's ideas. The book provides an introduction to the history and the development of Indian epistemology, a synopsis of Kumarila's work and an analysis of its argument. "This is a translation of the chapter on perception (Pratyaksapariccheda) from Kumarila Bhatta's magnum opus, the Slokavarttika, which is one of the central texts of the Hindu response to the logico-epistemological school of Buddhist thought. It is crucial for understanding the debates between Hindus and Buddhists about metaphysical, epistemological, and linguistic questions during the classical period." "In an extensive commentary, the author explicates the argument of the Pratyaksapariccheda verse by verse while also showing how it relates to ideas and theories of other Indian philosophers and schools. Notes to the translation and commentary go further into the historical and philosophical background of Kumarila's ideas." "The book includes an introduction containing a summary of the history of Indian epistemology, an overview of Kumarila's philosophy, and a separate synopsis and analysis of Kumarila's text. It is a valuable contribution to the field of Indian philosophical studies."--Jacket Written in a style accessible to both the philosopher and the general reader Meets the demands of historical and philological accuracy Includes a commentary