Emptiness Appraised offers a rigorous philosophical examination of the concept of emptiness as presented in the works of Nagarjuna. The text explores the idea that all entities lack inherent existence, existing instead through conceptual construction. While acknowledging Nagarjuna's advocacy for the Middle Way, the author argues that his philosophy of emptiness inherently leads to nihilism. Furthermore, the book provides a critical analysis of Nagarjuna's challenges to the Nyaya theory of knowledge, ultimately suggesting that these critiques are not as convincing as traditionally perceived in Buddhist scholarship.

Why You Should Read?

• Provides a critical perspective on the foundational Buddhist philosophy of emptiness.
• Engages deeply with the intersection of Nagarjuna's Middle Way and the Nyaya theory of knowledge.
• Offers a scholarly challenge to the traditional interpretations of Buddhist nihilism.
• Essential reading for students and researchers of Indian philosophy and Buddhist studies.

About the Author

David F. Burton is a scholar known for his analytical contributions to the study of Buddhist philosophy and Indian thought. His work focuses on the critical evaluation of classical texts and the logical frameworks underpinning Buddhist metaphysical claims.