Consciousness in Indian philosophy and modern physics
International Journal of Yoga - Philosophy, Psychology and Parapsychology July 1, 2021 DOI: 10.4103/ijoyppp.ijoyppp_8_21 (opens in new tab) via Semantic Scholar
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractConsciousness in Indian philosophy and modern physics share overlapping but distinct concepts. Indian traditions (both orthodox and heterodox) define consciousness (prajna) through multiple knowledge domains, each with unique methods and meanings. Modern theoretical and quantum physics offer scientific analyses of consciousness that are compared with these philosophical accounts. The paper explores these parallels without asserting a single unified conclusion, highlighting differences in connotation and methodology across traditions and disciplines.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Keywords | Philosophy Physics |
| Citations | 3 |
| Key finding | Argues that the concept of consciousness in Indian philosophical traditions can be compared with and may inform current scientific analyses from 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.