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April 1, 2026Open Access

Epistemology of Buddhist Perception: Some Problems

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RGRaghunath GHOSH

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The paper explores the relationship between uncontradicted cognition and momentariness in Buddhist thought, suggesting implications for understanding perception.

Key Points

  • This research examines whether uncontradicted experiences are compatible with the momentary nature of perception in Buddhism.
  • Analyzes philosophical texts on Buddhist epistemology
  • Discusses concepts of cognition and perception
  • Explores examples illustrating causal efficacy in perception
  • Demonstrates the lack of inconsistency between uncontradicted cognition and momentariness
  • Establishes that perceptions can occur simultaneously with knowledge of causal efficacy
  • Illustrates the distinction between first and second order understanding in cognitive processes

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Raghunath GHOSH (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69cd7a6f5652765b073a79b7https://doi.org/10.18999/sambh.39.1
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