S:C Posted February 26, 2023 (edited) I suppose it might be the Mūlamadhyamakakārikā but I am not sure. It is about his arguments against the metaphysics of his time why reality cannot be grasped by ideas and concepts. If that is correct, which of the fifteen translations would be most helpful for an understanding? Neither Sanskrit nor English is my first language, and I look for a version that has the arguments rather clear, not one that draws parallels to greek thinking or offers other interpretational specialties. Thanks! Edited March 21, 2023 by schroedingerscat Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Creation Posted February 27, 2023 (edited) There are four texts on reasoning that are unanimously attributed to Nagarjuna. All of them in some sense are about how reality can't be grasped by ideas and concepts, but the foundation for the other three is the MMK. The translation of MMK that strictly tries to let Nagarjuna and his Indian Commentators speak for themself is that of Siderits and Katsura. Another title to check out is "Nagarjuna's Madhyamaka - A Philosophical Introduction" by Westerhoff. He covers material from all four above mentioned works, with a specific intent to not add in any interpretation of Nagarjuna in terms of other thinkers (Kant, Wittgenstein, Derrida, etc). Happy study _/\_ Edited February 27, 2023 by Creation 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S:C Posted February 27, 2023 (edited) Awesome. Thanks! @Creation Edited February 27, 2023 by schroedingerscat Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stirling Posted February 27, 2023 The best compiled version of Nagarjuna's work with commentary I have encountered is "Meditation on Emptiness" translated by Jeffrey Hopkins. It's a classic. How good is it? It's on the table next to me. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
