Abhinavagupta

Indian philosopher (c. 950–1016 CE), key figure in Kashmir Shaivism and aesthetics.

Key Contributions:

• Developed Kashmir Shaivism, emphasizing non-dual consciousness.
• Contributed to aesthetics with rasa theory.
• Influenced Indian metaphysics.

Interacting Concepts & Works:

• Kashmir Shaivism (non-dual philosophy)
• Aesthetics (rasa theory)
• Metaphysics (consciousness)
• Shankara (contrasting Advaita Vedanta)
• Vedanta (related tradition)

Record

Lived: c. 950–1016

Tradition: Indian