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Bhadrakara · Posted: Tue Oct 04, 2005 7:27 am Post subject: Jaina Psychology and Logic

Jaina Psychology
by T. G. KALGHATGI

A study of Jainism in terms of Western thought is much needed to day. With
over-specialization in the empirical sciences and in philosophy, we are apt to
lose the wood in the trees. In this age of вЂ?analysisвЂ™ it is necessary to re-assess
the place of a synthetic approach to the fundamental problems of philosophy
and psychology.

The present publication is essentially the same as the thesis submitted by me
for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy to the Karnatak University, Dharwar.
It is an attempt to interpret the problems of Jaina psychology in terms of
Western thought. I am aware that it is not possible to compare the ancient
Indian thought with the concepts of modern psychology. However, it would
be sufficient if I could succeed in pointing out some possible similarities
between ways of thinking out problems by ancient Indian Philosophers
including the Bainas and thinkers of the West.

I am grateful to the Karnatak University for getting the work published. I
acknowledge my indebtedness to the eminent scholars. A. Moore of the
University of Hawaii, A. N. Upadhye of Rajaram College, Kolhapur and
Principal A. Menezes, Professor of English, Karnatak University, who have
suggested ways of improving the work. Principal Menezes went through the
entire manuscript with an eye to language and diction. It is not possible to
mention the names of all the persons who have been of help to me in the
completion of the work. However, mention must be made of my colleague
Shri A. M. Jalihal and my friends Shri S. K. Mutalik and Shri B. B. Hungund
who have read the proofs. I also thank the Sarada Press, Mangalore, for their
cooperation.

Vijayadasami,
19th October, 1961