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Jainism as Science
The Four Sensory Qualities of Matter
Jain physics holds that all matter carries four kinds of quality: colour, smell, taste and touch. This systematic account of sensory propert...
Jainism as Science
Media of Motion and Rest: Dharma and Adharma
Jainism posits two unique substances, Dharma and Adharma, that make motion and rest possible. This subtle idea of an enabling background res...
Jainism as Science
Jiva and Consciousness: The Hard Problem
Jainism treats consciousness as a fundamental substance, the jiva, irreducible to matter. This speaks directly to the modern hard problem of...
Jainism as Science
Kala: Is Time a Real Substance?
Jainism includes time, Kala, among its fundamental substances, making it a real feature of the cosmos. This distinctive stance connects to e...