Buddhist Pratītyasamutpāda and Śūnyatā
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A foundational Buddhist ontological and epistemological paradigm stating that all phenomena arise in mutual interdependence (Dependent Co-Arising / *Pratītyasamutpāda*) and are empty of independent intrinsic essence (*Śūnyatā*).
| Field | Philosophy · Religious Studies |
|---|---|
| Level of analysis | Macro · Structures & Institutions |
| Paradigm | Systems Theory Phenomenology |
| Key figures | 👤 Gautama Buddha (Siddhartha) (고타마 붓다) 👤 Nagarjuna (용수 (나가르주나)) |
| Year | -500 |
Key Claims
Gautama Buddha taught that suffering stems from clinging to an illusory permanent self (Anātman). Nagarjuna formalized this into Madhyamaka philosophy: because all things arise dependently (Pratītyasamutpāda), they are devoid of intrinsic reality (Śūnyatā). Realizing emptiness extinguishes grasping, unlocking compassionate wisdom.
Further Reading
- Nagarjuna. (ca. 150–250 AD). Mūlamadhyamakakārikā (Fundamental Verses on the Middle Way).
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