Consciousness in Indian philosophy and modern physics
International Journal of Yoga - Philosophy, Psychology and Parapsychology July 1, 2021 Peer reviewed DOI: 10.4103/ijoyppp.ijoyppp_8_21 via Semantic Scholar
Summary
This paper explores the concept of consciousness (prajna) as understood in Indian philosophy, including both orthodox and heterodox traditions, and compares it with perspectives from modern physics, particularly theoretical and quantum physics. It examines knowledge domains, distinctive features, and various connotations and methods used to explain consciousness. The analysis highlights parallels and differences between ancient philosophical insights and contemporary scientific approaches, aiming to bridge these two fields of inquiry.
Study at a glance
| Design | theoretical or philosophical paper |
|---|---|
| Key finding | The concept of consciousness in Indian philosophical traditions shows both parallels and differences with explanations from modern theoretical and quantum physics. |
Abstract
This paper makes an explorative journey into the concept of consciousness (prajna) as explained in the Indian philosophy (both orthodox and heterodox) and modern physics. The paper explains about knowledge domains in the traditions and their distinctive features, different connotations, and denotations of consciousness, the different methods being used in explaining consciousness. The current scientific analyses of consciousness from the stand point of theoretical and quantum physics are discussed here and compared with the concept of consciousness in the Indian philosophical traditions.