Dignaga on the Interpretation of Signs
Buddhist philosophy in India in the early sixth century C. E. took an important tum away from the traditional methods of explaining and systematizing the teachings in Siitra literature that were attributed to the Buddha. The new direction in which several
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Studies of Classical India Editors
Bimal K. Matilal Spalding Professor of Eastern Religions & Ethics, Oxford University, England
J. Moussaieff Masson Professor of Sanskrit, University of Cali/ornia, Berkeley, U.S.A.
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R. P. Goldman, Daniel H. H. Ingalls, and A. K. Ramanujan
The aim of this series is to publish fundamental studies concerning classical Indian civilization. It will include editions of texts, translations, specialized studies, and scholarly works of more general interest related to various fields of classical Indian culture such as philosophy, grammar, literature, religion, art, and history. In this context, the term 'Classical India', covers a vast area both historically and geographically, and embraces various religions and philosophical traditions, such as Buddhism, Jainism, and Hinduism, and many languages from Vedic and Epic Sanskrit to Pali, Prakrit, and Apabhrarpsa. We believe that in a profoundly traditional society like India, the study of classical culture is always relevant and important. Classical India presents an interesting record of deep human experience, thoughts, beliefs, and myths, which have been a source of inspiration for countless generations. We are pe'rsu~ded of its lasting value and relevance to modern man. By using extensive and for the most part unexplored material with scientific rigor and modern methodology, the authors and editors of this series hope to stimulate and promote interest and research in a field that needs to be placed in its proper perspective.
Volume 9
Dignagaon the Interpretation of Signs
by
Richard P. Hayes Faculty ofReligious Studies, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
KLUWER ACADEMIC PUBLISHERS DORDRECHT / BOSTON / LONDON
Library of Congress Cataloging in Publication Data Hayes, Richard P. (Richard Philip), 1945Dignaga on the interpretation of signs. (Studies of classical India; v. 9) Composite revision of three earlier works, one of which was the author's thesis (Ph. D.-University of Toronto). Includes translation of Ch. 2 & Ch. 5 of Pramanasamuccaya. Bibliography: p. Includes index. 1. Dignaga, 5th cent. 2. Languages-Philosophy. 3. Languages-Religious aspects-Buddhism. I. Digniiga, 5th cent. Pramanasamuccaya. Ch. 2. English. 1987. II. Dignaga, 5th cent. Pramanasamuccaya. Ch. 5. English. 1987. III. Title. IV. Series. B133.D654H39 1987 181' .043 87-35620 ISBN-13 :978-94-0 10-7806-1 DOl: 10.1007/978-94-009-2899-2
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