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The Concept of Anatta in Indian Philosophy of Mind
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What is the central idea of the concept of Anatta in Indian philosophy of mind?
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The self is an illusion.
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Anatta, meaning 'no-self' or 'not-self', is a fundamental concept in Indian philosophy, particularly in Buddhism. It refers to the idea that there is no permanent, unchanging self or soul that exists independently of the five aggregates (skandhas) that make up a person: form, sensation, perception, mental formations, and consciousness.