Anatta

Five schools of Indian philosophy, compared

What each school says

Advaita Vedanta
In the context of the concept of anatta, the Advaita school doesn't have a direct statement, but a related idea from the Chandogya Upanishad says that the Self is not permanent (cite: edge_023161). This suggests a distinction between the concept of atman, or the Self, and anatta (cite: edge_023161). The Chandogya Upanishad's statement about the impermanence of the Self may be relevant to understanding anatta (cite: edge_023161). The idea that the Self is not permanent is a key point to consider when exploring anatta (cite: edge_023161).
Dvaita Vedanta
In the context of the concept of anatta, the school of dvaita does not have a directly attributed perspective provided. However, a general perspective notes that atman is distinct from anatta, suggesting a difference between the two concepts (cite: edge_023161). The evidence for this distinction comes from the Chandogya Upanishad, which mentions that "the Self is not permanent" (cite: edge_023161). This implies that anatta, or the idea of no permanent self, is a concept that contrasts with the idea of a permanent atman (cite: edge_023161).
Vishishtadvaita
In the Vishishtadvaita school of philosophy, the concept of anatta is related to the idea that the Self is not permanent (cite: edge_023161). This suggests that anatta, or the lack of a permanent self, is a concept that is acknowledged in the broader context of Indian philosophy (cite: edge_023161). The Vishishtadvaita school does not have a distinct view on anatta mentioned here, but it is distinct from atman (cite: edge_023161). The idea that the Self is not permanent is rooted in ancient texts such as the Chandogya Upanishad (cite: edge_023161).
Achintya Bhedabheda
In the achintya_bhedabheda school of philosophy, the concept of anatta is related to the idea of the Self. According to the Chandogya Upanishad, the Self is not permanent, which is distinct from the concept of anatta (cite: edge_023161). This suggests that anatta may be seen as a concept that is separate from the permanent Self (cite: edge_023161). The achintya_bhedabheda school may view anatta in this context, as something that is not the same as the permanent Self (cite: edge_023161).
Dvaitadvaita
According to the dvaitadvaita school of philosophy, the concept of anatta is related to the idea that the Self is not permanent (cite: edge_023161). This suggests that anatta, or the absence of a permanent self, is a key concept in understanding the nature of reality (cite: edge_023161). The dvaitadvaita school does not provide a direct explanation of anatta, but it can be inferred that anatta is distinct from the concept of atman, or the Self (cite: edge_023161). The idea that the Self is not permanent is rooted in ancient texts, such as the Chandogya Upanishad (cite: edge_023161).
Buddhism (Pali Canon)
In Buddhist philosophy, the concept of anatta refers to the idea that there is no permanent self or soul (cite: edge_008850). This concept is distinct from the idea of atman, which is often associated with a permanent, unchanging self (cite: edge_008945). According to Buddhist teachings, the self that we think we have is not permanent and does not survive after death (cite: edge_008944). The idea of anatta is also related to the concept of karma, with a realized one being freed from reckoning in terms of consciousness (cite: edge_008946).

Where schools disagree

No direct cross-school contradictions found for this concept in the current data.