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School of Philosophy | Founder | Philosophy |
Nyaya | Gautama Maharishi | Nyaya is a school of logic and epistemology, focusing on critical thinking and valid means of knowledge. It examines perception, inference, comparison, testimony, and postulation. |
Vaisheshika | Kanada | Vaisheshika is a school of metaphysics and atomism. It posits that all objects in the universe are made up of atoms and explores the nature of reality, dharma, and karma. |
Samkhya | Kapila | Samkhya is a dualistic school of philosophy that distinguishes between Purusha (consciousness) and Prakriti (matter). It aims for liberation through self-realization and discrimination. |
Yoga | Patanjali | Yoga is a spiritual and philosophical system focusing on self-discipline and mental harmony. It aims for union with the divine through practices such as meditation and self-awareness. |
Mimamsa | Jaimini | Mimamsa is a school of ritual interpretation and Vedic hermeneutics. It analyzes religious rituals and Vedic texts to understand their meaning and significance. |
Vedanta | Vyasa | Vedanta is a philosophical inquiry into the teachings of the Upanishads and Vedas. It explores the nature of reality, the self, and the ultimate truth, emphasizing spiritual realization and liberation. |