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카나다 (철학자)

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Also known as Kaṇāda. Vaiśeṣikadarśanam, Kaṇāda. Vaiśeṣika-darśanam, Kaṇāda. Kanādamunipraṇītam Vaiśeṣikadarśanam

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Kanada was a male Hindu philosopher born in 200 BCE in Dvārakā and died in 160 BCE. His work falls within the field of philosophy. He is described in the Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary.

Kaṇāda authored 21 works. Notable titles include the Vaiśesikadarśanam, Nari vijnana, The Aphorisms of the Vaiśeshika philosophy, and The Vaiseśhika-darsanam with the commentaries of Chandrakant Tarkalankar. Other listed works are The Vaiśeshika darśana and an exposition of the pulse.

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Works
21

Top works

  • Vaiśesikadarśanam
  • Nari vijnana, or an exposition of the pulse
  • The Aphorisms of the Vaiśeshika philosophy
  • The Vaiseśhika-darsanam with the commentaries of Chandrakant Tarkalankar
  • The Vaiśeshika darśana

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Key facts

Philosopher.name
Kaṇāda
Philosopher.birth_date
Unclear, 6th – 2nd century BCE
Philosopher.relatives
Kashypa, Sulakshada (parents)
Philosopher.school_tradition
Vaisheshika
Philosopher.notable_ideas
Atomism
Philosopher.region
Indian philosophy
Philosopher.main_interests
Metaphysics Ethics Physics
Philosopher.caption
Maharishi Kanada

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
human
Gender
male
Place of birth
Dvārakā
Occupation
philosopher
Religion
Hinduism
Field of work
philosophy
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date of birth
0200-00-00
date of death
0160-00-00
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