This thinker dissented against the theory of primary and secondary existents popular before his time, arguing that the chain of dependent origination lacked an endpoint. For 10 points each:
[10m] Name this ancient Buddhist thinker who systematized the two truths doctrine, which contrasts the “provisional” truth of our daily experience with a reality devoid of inherent qualities.
ANSWER: Nāgārjuna
[10e] Nāgārjuna’s two truths doctrine elaborates on this concept, the ultimate truth of reality. Buddhism uses a wheel to illustrate this concept, which names a group of religions including Buddhism and Hinduism.
ANSWER: dharma [or dhamma; accept Dharmic religions]
[10h] Nāgārjuna founded this philosophical tradition with his text of verses on the “Middle Way.” This tradition utilizes the “four corners” system to argue that dharmas lack essence and thus are “empty,” or Śūnyatā.
ANSWER: Madhyamaka
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