Jan Westerhoff
Philosopher whose work focuses on metaphysics and Buddhist philosophy, especially Madhyamaka; author of books such as Reality: A Very Short Introduction and Nagarjuna's Madhyamaka.
Books
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1. Nagarjuna's Madhyamaka: A Philosophical Introduction
A Philosophical Introduction
An accessible yet rigorous introduction to Madhyamaka as articulated by Nagarjuna, explaining the doctrine of emptiness and dependent origination, the two truths framework, and the rejection of intrinsic natures. It reconstructs core arguments against essentialism across causation, motion, composite objects, and personal identity, deploying clear analysis and formal tools. The discussion dispels charges of nihilism, situates the view within classical Indian Buddhist debates, and highlights its implications for contemporary metaphysics, epistemology, and philosophy of language.
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