Argumentative Methods for the Existence of the Next Life in Theravada Buddhism

Authors

  • สยาม ราชวัตร คณะมนุษยศาสตร์ มหาวิทยาลัยเชียงใหม่

Keywords:

Argumentative Methods, Next Life, Theravada Buddhism

Abstract

Theravada Buddhism employs nine methods in arguing for existence of the next life. They are: [1] Tathagatabodhisaddha argument [2] Dependent Origination argument [3] Comparison argument [4] Empirical argument [5] Samsara argument [6] Three worlds argument [7] Four origin of birth argument [8] Six abhinna argument and [9] Pragmatic argument. All nine argumentative methods are rational according to both Eastern and Western logics, and can be categorized into two types: [1] directed at believers [2] directed at non-believers. Both types can be applied to the rational learning and teaching about the next life, and are guiding principles for practice on this matter in the present society.

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Published

2019-01-31

How to Cite

ราชวัตร ส. (2019). Argumentative Methods for the Existence of the Next Life in Theravada Buddhism. Journal of Buddhist Studies Chulalongkorn University, 19(1), 9–25. Retrieved from https://so02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/jbscu/article/view/169356