Criticism of Jainism

Jainism has been engaged in debates with the other philosophical and religious traditions, in which its theories and practices have been questioned and challenged. There are two criteria of criticism of any system of thoughts; one is based on rational evaluation of its doctrines, texts, teachings and practice, and the other criterion pertains to the consistency or inconsistency of the practitioners in applying the teachings.

Criticism of Jainism

Jainism has been engaged in debates with the other philosophical and religious traditions, in which its theories and practices have been questioned and challenged. There are two criteria of criticism of any system of thoughts; one is based on rational evaluation of its doctrines, texts, teachings and practice, and the other criterion pertains to the consistency or inconsistency of the practitioners in applying the teachings.