Jethalal S. Zaveri
Prof. Muni Mahendra Kumar
Microcosmology: Atom In Jain Philosophy & Modern Science
Published: 06.12.2005
Updated: 28.08.2012
Updated: 28.08.2012
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- [1.0] Atom in Modern Science - Introductory
- [1.1] Atom in Modern Science - Ancient Development
- [1.1.1] Atom in Modern Science - Ancient Development - Atom in Greek Philosophy
- [1.1.2] Atom in Modern Science - Ancient Development - The Atomists
- [1.1.3] Atom in Modern Science - Ancient Development - Western Science - Cartesian Division
- [1.2.1.1] Atom in Modern Science - Mechanics and Electrodynamics - Classical Physics
- [1.2.1.2] Atom in Modern Science - Mechanics and Electrodynamics - Discovery of Electromagnetic Phenomena
- [1.2.1.3] Atom in Modern Science - Mechanics and Electrodynamics - Electromagnetic Radiation-Light
- [1.2.2] Atom in Modern Science - Structure of Atom
- [1.2.2.1] Atom in Modern Science - Structure of Atom - Planetary Model
- [1.2.2.2] Atom in Modern Science - Structure of Atom - Bohr's Theory of Atom
- [1.2.2.3] Atom in Modern Science - Structure of Atom - Constituents of Atom
- [1.3.1] Atom in Modern Science - New Physics - Dual Nature of Matter
- [1.3.2] Atom in Modern Science - New Physics - Quantum Physics
- [1.3.3] Atom in Modern Science - New Physics - The New Atomic Model
- [1.3.4] Atom in Modern Science - New Physics - Heisenberg's Uncertainty Principle
- [1.3.5] Atom in Modern Science - New Physics - Subatomic Level - the Heart of the Atom
- [1.3.6] Atom in Modern Science - New Physics - Forces Known in Nature
- [1.3.7] Atom in Modern Science - New Physics - Particle Physics
- [1.3.8] Atom in Modern Science - New Physics - High-Energy Physics
- [1.3.9] Atom in Modern Science - New Physics - Order beneath Chaos
- [1.3.10] Atom in Modern Science - New Physics - Characteristics of Subatomic Particles
- [1.3.11] Atom in Modern Science - New Physics - Self-Interaction of Particles
- [1.3.12] Atom in Modern Science - New Physics - Quantum Field Theory
- [1.3.13] Atom in Modern Science - New Physics - Characteristics of Elementary Particles
- [1.3.14] Atom in Modern Science - New Physics - Unification of Forces Found in Nature
- [1.4.1] Atom in Modern Science - Unification of Physics and Philosophy - Inherent Unity of Physical Reality
- [1.4.1.1] Atom in Modern Science - Unification of Physics and Philosophy - Inherent Unity of Physical Reality - E.P.R. Effect
- [1.4.1.2] Atom in Modern Science - Unification of Physics and Philosophy - Inherent Unity of Physical Reality - Einstein VS. Bohr
- [1.4.2.1] Atom in Modern Science - Unification of Physics and Philosophy - Towards Philosophy - Limitation of Knowledge
- [1.4.2.2] Atom in Modern Science - Unification of Physics and Philosophy - Towards Philosophy - Bohm's Physics
- [1.5.1] Atom in Modern Science - Application Of Nuclear Transformations - Nuclear Energy
- [1.5.1.1] Atom in Modern Science - Application of Nuclear Transformations - Nuclear Energy - Liberation of Energy
- [1.5.1.2] Atom in Modern Science - Application of Nuclear Transformations - Nuclear Energy - Atom in War
- [1.5.1.3] Atom in Modern Science - Application of Nuclear Transformations - Nuclear Energy - Atom in Peace
- [1.5.2.1] Atom in Modern Science - Application Of Nuclear Transformations - Nuclear Transformations In Nature - Origin of Universe
- [1.5.2.2] Atom in Modern Science - Application of Nuclear Transformations - Nuclear Transformations in Nature - Evolution of a Star
- [1.5.2.3] Atom in Modern Science - Application Of Nuclear Transformations - Nuclear Transformations In Nature - Solar Processes
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- [2.0] Atom in Jain Philosophy - Introductory
- [2.1.1] Atom In Jain Philosophy - Metaphysical View - Idealism Vs. Realism
- [2.1.2] Atom In Jain Philosophy - Metaphysical View - Realism Of Jains Deserves More Attention
- [2.1.3] Atom In Jain Philosophy - Metaphysical View - Non-Absolutist Character Of Reality
- [2.1.4] Atom In Jain Philosophy - Metaphysical View - Substance
- [2.1.5] Atom In Jain Philosophy - Metaphysical View - Qualities And Modes
- [2.1.6] Atom In Jain Philosophy - Metaphysical View - Six Ultimate Substances
- [2.1.7] Atom In Jain Philosophy - Metaphysical View - (1) DHARMASTIKAYA & (2) ADHARMASTIKAYA
- [2.1.8] Atom In Jain Philosophy - Metaphysical View - (3) AKASASTIKAYA (SPACE)
- [2.1.9] Atom In Jain Philosophy - Metaphysical View - (4) JIVASTIKAYA
- [2.1.10] Atom In Jain Philosophy - Metaphysical View - (Union Of) Soul And Body
- [2.1.11] Atom In Jain Philosophy - Metaphysical View - (5) PUDGALASTIKAYA - Physical Existence (Matter & Energy)
- [2.1.12] Atom In Jain Philosophy - Metaphysical View - (6) KALA - TIME
- [2.1.13] Atom In Jain Philosophy - Metaphysical View - 6 Universal Qualities - 1. (Eternal) Existence (Astitva)
- [2.1.14] Atom In Jain Philosophy - Metaphysical View - 6 Universal Qualities - 2. Causal Efficiency (Vastutva)
- [2.1.15] Atom In Jain Philosophy - Metaphysical View - 6 Universal Qualities - 3. Substancehood (Dravyatva)
- [2.1.16] Atom In Jain Philosophy - Metaphysical View - 6 Universal Qualities - 4. Objectivity (Prameyatva)
- [2.1.17] Atom In Jain Philosophy - Metaphysical View - 6 Universal Qualities - 5. Extension In Space (Pradesavattva)
- [2.1.18] Atom In Jain Philosophy - Metaphysical View - 6 Universal Qualities - 6. (Eternal) Persistence/Permanence (Agurulaghutva)
- [2.2.01] Atom In Jain Philosophy - Pudgala - Attributes - Definitions
- [2.2.02] Atom In Jain Philosophy - Pudgala - Characteristic Attributes
- [2.2.03] Atom In Jain Philosophy - Pudgala - Other Important Attributes (Modes) - Sound
- [2.2.04] Atom In Jain Philosophy - Pudgala - Other Important Attributes (Modes) - Light And Darkness
- [2.2.05] Atom In Jain Philosophy - Pudgala - Other Important Attributes (Modes) - Integration (Bandha) And Disintegration (Bheda)
- [2.2.06] Atom In Jain Philosophy - Pudgala - Other Important Attributes (Modes) - Minuteness (Microscopicness) And Largeness (Macroscopicness)
- [2.2.07] Atom In Jain Philosophy - Pudgala - Other Important Attributes (Modes) - Shape, Configuration (Samsthana)
- [2.3.01] Atom In Jain Philosophy - Pudgala G.P. (General Properties)
- [2.3.02] Atom In Jain Philosophy - Pudgala G.P. - 1.a Astikaya
- [2.3.03] Atom In Jain Philosophy - Pudgala G.P. - 1b. Real Existent & Substance
- [2.3.04] Atom In Jain Philosophy - Pudgala G.P. - 1d. Eternal/Indestructible & 1e. Non-Transmutable
- [2.3.05] Atom In Jain Philosophy - Pudgala G.P. - Non-Transmutability Of Pudgala
- [2.3.06] Atom In Jain Philosophy - Pudgala G.P. - 2. A Physical, Not Psychical Order Of Existence
- [2.3.07] Atom In Jain Philosophy - Pudgala G.P. - 3a. Pudgala Possesses Qualities Of Colour, Taste, Smell And Touch - 3b. Pudgala Is Sensible/Perceivable
- [2.3.08] Atom In Jain Philosophy - Pudgala G.P. - 4a. Pudgala Is Parinami i.e. Subject To Mutation. 4b. Pudgala Is Kriyavan i.e. Incessantly Active
- [2.3.08] Atom In Jain Philosophy - Pudgala G.P. - Modification
- [2.3.09] Atom In Jain Philosophy - Pudgala G.P. - Types Of Modification
- [2.3.10] Atom In Jain Philosophy - Pudgala G.P. - Motion (Kriya)
- [2.3.11] Atom In Jain Philosophy - Pudgala G.P. - 5. Pudgala Is Fissionable And Fusionable
- [2.3.12] Atom In Jain Philosophy - Pudgala G.P. - Laws Controlling The Process Of Fus
- [2.3.13] Atom In Jain Philosophy - Pudgala G.P. - 6.(A) Pudgala Is Infinite (Numerically), (B) Spatially, It Fills The Entire Universe
- [2.3.14] Atom In Jain Philosophy - Pudgala G.P. - 7. Pudgala Interacts With And Influences Psychic Order Of Existence
- [2.4] Atom In Jain Philosophy - Pudgala Classification
- [2.4.1] Atom In Jain Philosophy - Pudgala Classification - (A) Mono Or Single Type
- [2.4.2] Atom In Jain Philosophy - Pudgala Classification - (B) Two Types
- [2.4.3] Atom In Jain Philosophy - Pudgala Classification - (C) Three Types
- [2.4.4] Atom In Jain Philosophy - Pudgala Classification - (D) Four Types
- [2.4.4] Atom In Jain Philosophy - Pudgala Classification - (D) Four Types
- [2.4.6] Atom In Jain Philosophy - Pudgala Classification - (E) Five and or Eight Types
- [2.4.7] Atom In Jain Philosophy - Pudgala Classification - (F) Twenty-Three Types
- [2.5.1] Atom In Jain Philosophy - Paramanu - Definitions
- [2.5.2] Atom In Jain Philosophy - Paramanu - Characteristic Attributes
- [2.5.3] Atom In Jain Philosophy - Paramanu - Properties
- [2.5.4] Atom In Jain Philosophy - Paramanu - Exposition
- [2.5.5] Atom In Jain Philosophy - Paramanu - Laws of Motion and Principle of Uncertainty
- [2.5.6] Atom In Jain Philosophy - Paramanu - Restricted And Non-Restricted Motion Of Paramanu (Pratighati And Apratighati)
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- [3.0.1] A Critique - General Introcuction
- [3.0.2] A Critique - Problem Of Language
- [3.1.1] A Critique - Metaphysical View: Non-Absolutism - Law Of Anekanta - Introductory
- [3.1.2] A Critique - Metaphysical View: Non-Absolutism - Law Of Anekanta - A) What Is Anekantavada?
- [3.1.3] A Critique - Metaphysical View: Non-Absolutism - Law Of Anekanta - B) Experience Vs. Pure (A Priori) Logic
- [3.1.4] A Critique - Metaphysical View: Non-Absolutism - Law Of Anekanta - C) Mutation (Parinama)
- [3.1.5] A Critique - Metaphysical View: Non-Absolutism - Law Of Anekanta - D) Triple Characteristics Of Real
- [3.1.6] A Critique - Metaphysical View: Non-Absolutism - Law Of Anekanta - E) Problem Of Relation
- [3.1.7] A Critique - Metaphysical View: Non-Absolutism - Law Of Anekanta - F) Jain View Compared With Western Philosophers' And Scientists' View
- [3.1.7.1] A Critique - Metaphysical View: Non-Absolutism - Law Of Anekanta - F) Motion, Space, Time, Ether (S)
- [3.1.7.2] A Critique - Metaphysical View: Non-Absolutism - Law Of Anekanta - F)
- [3.2.1] A Critique - Pudgala : Attributes - A) Pudgala : Definitions
- [3.2.2] A Critique - Pudgala : Attributes - B) Characteristic Qualities : Colour
- [3.2.2.1] A Critique - Pudgala : Attributes - Raman's Study Of Colour
- [3.2.2.2] A Critique - Pudgala : Attributes - Colour In Cosmological Studies
- [3.2.3] A Critique - Pudgala : Attributes - B) Characteristic Qualities : Touch (Sparsa)
- [3.2.3.1] A Critique - Pudgala : Attributes - Density And Extension
- [3.2.3.2] A Critique - Pudgala : Attributes - Black Holes
- [3.2.3.3] A Critique - Pudgala : Attributes - Black Holes In Jain Astrophysics
- [3.2.4] A Critique - Pudgala : Attributes - B) Characteristic Qualities : Smell And Taste
- [3.2.5] A Critique - Pudgala : Attributes - C) Some Other Important Qualities
- [3.2.5.1] A Critique - Pudgala : Attributes - Sound
- [3.2.5.2] A Critique - Pudgala : Attributes - Light And Darkness
- [3.2.5.2.1] A Critique - Pudgala : Attributes - Darkness
- [3.2.5.3] A Critique - Pudgala : Attributes - Integration (Bandha) And Disintegration (Bheda)
- [3.3.1] A Critique - Pudgala : General Properties - Paryaya
- [3.3.2] A Critique - Pudgala : General Properties - Parinama
- [3.3.3] A Critique - Pudgala : General Properties - Kriya: Matter Is Energy
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- [5.1] Atomic Theory And Paramanuvada - Historical Development Of Atomic Theory
- [5.2] Atomic Theory And Paramanuvada - Paramanu In Jain Physics
- [5.3] Atomic Theory And Paramanuvada - Scientific Version : Structure Of Matter - Subatomic Particles - Quarks
- [5.4] Atomic Theory And Paramanuvada - Paramanu: Indivisible Unit Of Pudgala
- [5.5] Atomic Theory And Paramanuvada - Suksma (Transcendental) Paramanu
- [5.6] Atomic Theory And Paramanuvada - Qualities And Modes
- [5.7] Atomic Theory And Paramanuvada - Colour
- [5.8] Atomic Theory And Paramanuvada - Sparsa (Touch)
- [5.9] Atomic Theory And Paramanuvada - Some Of The Subatomic Particles Compared With Jain Physics
- [5.10] Atomic Theory And Paramanuvada - Mechanics And Mathematics Of Paramanu And Subatomic Particles
- [5.11] Atomic Theory And Paramanuvada - Motion Of Paramanu
- [5.12] Atomic Theory And Paramanuvada - Rules Of Motion Of Paramanu
- [5.13] Atomic Theory And Paramanuvada - Super-Luminal Speeds
- [5.14] Atomic Theory And Paramanuvada - Jumping Without Passing Through Space - Aphusamana Gati
- [5.15] Atomic Theory And Paramanuvada - Synthesis Of Paramanus Into Composite Bodies
- [5.16] Atomic Theory And Paramanuvada - Duality Of Paramanu
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- [6.1.1] Basic Unity Of Physics And Philosophy - A. Reality And Experience - Knowledge Through Physics
- [6.1.2] Basic Unity Of Physics And Philosophy - A. Reality And Experience - Knowledge Through Supervision
- [6.1.3] Basic Unity Of Physics And Philosophy - A. Reality And Experience - Direct Apprehension Of Reality
- [6.2.1] Basic Unity Of Physics And Philosophy - B. Unity And Plurality In Physics - The Problem
- [6.2.2] Basic Unity Of Physics And Philosophy - B. Unity And Plurality In Physics - Inherent Unity Of The "Whole"
- [6.2.3] Basic Unity Of Physics And Philosophy - B. Unity And Plurality In Physics - Unity And Multiplicity In The Jain Philosophy
- [6.2.4] Basic Unity Of Physics And Philosophy - B. Unity And Plurality In Physics - Both Are Equally Real
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