The Six Ways of Knowing: A Crtical Study of the Vedanta Theory of Knowledge

This scholarly work by D. M. Datta examines the six accepted means of knowledge (pramāṇas) in Indian epistemology—perception, inference, comparison, postulation, non-cognition, and testimony. With a focus on Advaita Vedanta, the book critically analyzes how these methods contribute to the understanding of reality and self-knowledge. Combining philosophical rigor with comparative insights, it remains a valuable resource for students of Indian philosophy and epistemology.

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This scholarly work by D. M. Datta examines the six accepted means of knowledge (pramāṇas) in Indian epistemology—perception, inference, comparison, postulation, non-cognition, and testimony. With a focus on Advaita Vedanta, the book critically analyzes how these methods contribute to the understanding of reality and self-knowledge. Combining philosophical rigor with comparative insights, it remains a valuable resource for students of Indian philosophy and epistemology.

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