About The Course
This course(Science in Jainism) has the potential to be a valuable interdisciplinary endeavor that bridges the gap between ancient wisdom and modern science. By carefully examining and critically analyzing ancient Jain texts, students could gain new insights into scientific principles and potentially contribute to the advancement of knowledge in various fields.
Syllabus
- Module 1 : Introduction :-
- • Jainism : A Journey of Experiment
- • Evolution of Jainism and Scientific theories
- • 6 Substances : The base of Jain Scientific Theory
- • Branches of Jain Sciences
- • Sources of Jain Science
- Module 2 : Jain Biology :-
- • Soul And the Body
- • 6 types of Jiva & their Scientific Proofs
- • Classification of Jivas
- • Jain Ayurveda
- • Jain Diet
- • Sources of Jain Biology
- Module 3 : Jain Physics :-
- • Matter and the Cause of Light and Darkness
- • Motion & Force And The Dharam Substance
- • Rest & Friction and The Adharm Substance
- • Time and its divisions
- • Cause & Effect Theory
- • Jain Cosmology
- Module 4 : Jain Chemistry :-
- • Atom and the Compound
- • Matter and its Bond
- • Types of Compound
- • Special features of Atoms
- • Karmic bond and creating psychological impacts
- • Special Bondage of Soul and Body
- Module 5 : The Science of Knowledge & Soul
- • Types of Knowledge
- • Cause of Knowledge and its Validity
- • The process of Knowledge
- • Can we know intangibles?
- • Soul and the Supremacy
- • Proofs of intangible entity i.e. Soul
- • The Concept of Lord and Universe
More Information
- Learning Objectives
- • Bridging Gaps: It could bridge the gap between ancient Jain philosophy and modern science, fostering a deeper understanding of scientific principles across different time periods.
- • Historical Context: It could provide valuable historical context for the development of scientific thought, showing how some modern scientific concepts may have roots in ancient Jain texts.
- • New Insights: By examining ancient Jain texts, students might uncover forgotten or overlooked scientific principles that could inspire new research directions and innovative solutions to modern problems.
- Intended Outcomes
- • Problem-solving: Applying ancient Jain knowledge to contemporary scientific challenges could lead to novel approaches and breakthroughs in various fields.
- • Interdisciplinary Learning: The course would encourage interdisciplinary learning by connecting physics, biology, chemistry, and philosophy.
- • Critical Thinking: Students would develop critical thinking skills by analysing ancient texts, evaluating scientific claims, and applying knowledge to real-world situations.
