An Analysis the Relationship between Epistemology and Language Philosophy in the Concept of Dharmakĩrti

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Oraphan Suchatkulawit

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      The Article, Re: “An Analysis of Relationship between Knowledge and Language in Concept of Dharmakĩrti” serves three objectives: 1) to study the theory of knowledge according to the concept of Dharmakĩrti 2) to study the philosophy of language according to the concept of Dharmakĩrti 3) to analyze the relationship between theories of knowledge and the philosophy of language according to the concept of Dharmakĩrti. This research use documentary methodology.


     In the question what are the Relationship between Epistemology and Language Philosophy in the Concept of Dharmakĩrti. The research found that the knowledge and language of Dharmakĩrti are related in two ways. And in each aspect, there are key factors that affect relationships. Firstly, realistic relationship, driven by awareness, demonstrates higher capability of one’s perception as well as prevention of potential thought distortion. Secondly, cause and effect Relationships, in which factors affecting the quality of relationships are necessary. Thus, although the object of language (Sãmãnya: Universal) and the object of reality (Svalaksana: Particular) are different, Understanding the nature of language and instruments of knowledge can reveal the connection of two types of objects. This research proposes that the study about the effects of sense for
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Suchatkulawit, O. “An Analysis the Relationship Between Epistemology and Language Philosophy in the Concept of Dharmakĩrti”. Mahachula Academic Journal, vol. 4, no. 2, Aug. 2018, pp. 130-43, https://so04.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/JMA/article/view/141316.
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