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What argument Nagarjuna gives to demonstrate the emptiness of phenomena?
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What argument Nagarjuna gives to demonstrate the emptiness of phenomena?

A.

The interdependent origination of phenomena

B.

The divine will as the source of existence

C.

The indivisibility of subject and object

D.

The unchanging nature of self

Correct option is A

Nagarjuna, the founder of Madhyamaka Buddhism, uses the concept of pratityasamutpada (dependent origination) to demonstrate shunyata (emptiness). His central argument is that all phenomena arise dependently on causes and conditions, and therefore lack inherent, independent existence (svabhava). Since everything exists only in relation to other things and depends on multiple factors, nothing possesses its own intrinsic nature - this is what "emptiness" means in Buddhist philosophy.

Information Booster:
1. Dependent Origination: All phenomena exist only through their relationships with other phenomena, not independently
2. Emptiness (Shunyata): Doesn't mean non-existence but rather the absence of inherent, independent existence
3. Middle Way: Nagarjuna's approach avoids both eternalism (things exist inherently) and nihilism (nothing exists)
4. Logical Analysis: Uses reductio ad absurdum to show the contradictions in asserting inherent existence
5. Two Truths: Distinguishes between conventional truth (things appear to exist) and ultimate truth (emptiness of inherent existence)

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