Description
This landmark text bridges two seemingly distant intellectual traditions: classical Buddhist logic and contemporary quantum physics. If you’re a philosophy student, science enthusiast, or curious reader interested in how ancient Eastern thought anticipates modern scientific discoveries, this book offers a rare synthesis. The author explores the logical frameworks that Buddhist scholars developed over centuries—frameworks that now resonate with quantum mechanics’s counterintuitive findings. Published by the scholarly Motilal Banarsidass, this 415-page volume is essential for anyone studying India’s intellectual contributions to science and philosophy. It’s a thought-provoking read that challenges Western assumptions about the divide between mysticism and rationality.
- Publisher : Motilal Banarsidass Publishers (1 January 2012)
- Language : English
- Hardcover : 415 pages
- ISBN-10 : 8120835522
- ISBN-13 : 978-8120835528
- Item Weight : 975 g
- Country of Origin : India
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Buddhist logic relate to quantum physics?
This book explores striking parallels between Buddhist logical systems developed over centuries and quantum mechanics’ contemporary findings. Buddhist philosophers anticipated concepts like superposition and observer-dependent reality, making Buddhist Logic and Quantum Dilemma essential for understanding how Eastern philosophy informs modern science.
Is this book suitable for beginners or only advanced students?
The book is designed for higher education students and serious readers with interest in philosophy or physics. While it assumes some background knowledge, the systematic approach makes it accessible to anyone genuinely curious about Indian scientific heritage and Eastern logic.
Who should read Buddhist Logic and Quantum Dilemma?
Philosophy students, physics enthusiasts, academics studying India’s intellectual history, and readers interested in comparative science will find this valuable. It’s particularly useful for those researching how ancient cultures contributed to modern scientific thinking.
Where can I buy Buddhist Logic and Quantum Dilemma in India?
You can buy this book online at The Bookish Owl for ₹545. It’s part of India’s Scientific Heritage Series published by Motilal Banarsidass, a trusted academic publisher based in India with decades of publishing philosophy and science books.
What is India’s Scientific Heritage Series about?
The series explores India’s historical contributions to science, mathematics, and philosophy. Buddhist Logic and Quantum Dilemma specifically demonstrates how Indian Buddhist logical thought parallels and may have influenced modern quantum physics understanding.
