the empiricist outlook in the Buddhist theory of knowledge, and to present Buddhism through the idiom, the language and methodology of the contemporary philosopher, in such a way that it would become directly relevant to the contemporary world and help in the resolution of philosophical controversies and the problems of modern man. He emphasised that it is wrong to consider the Buddha as a mere "rationalist" philosopher, and that the Buddha upheld the value of analytic reason rather than speculative reason. He presented three significant elements in the "new point of view" from which he discussed the thought of the Pali Canon- the empiricist outlook, the analytical approach, and the scientific attitude. In his book, Jayatilleke cites four ways of examining philosophical questions that bring out the analytic approach in Buddhism: a question which ought to be explained categorically a question which ought to be answered with a counter question a question which ought to be set aside a question which ought to be explained analytically Jayatilleke had a great respect for modern scientific findings, and considered rebirth as a hypothesis capable of being scientifically verified. Apart from his basic writings in the field of epistemology, there are a number of other works. The most significant of these are "Buddhism and the race question" and the Principles of International Law in Buddhist Doctrine. The Message of the Buddha was published posthumously and contains material that he had been working at the time of his death. Publications 1957 ‘A Recent Criticism of Buddhism’ in The University of Ceylon Review, vol. xv. nos. 3 and 4, July-October. 1963 Early Buddhist Theory of Knowledge. Publisher: George Allen and Unwin. 1967 The Principles of International Law in Buddhist Doctrine Recueil des cours, Volume 120 (1967-I), pp. 441–567. 1967 Dhamma, Man and Law. Leyden. 1958 Buddhism and the Race Question with G. P. Malalasekera (English and French editions) Review author[s]: Andrew W. Lind Philosophy East and West, Vol. 8, No. 1/2 (Apr. – Jul. 1958). UNESCO publication. 1975 The Message of the Buddha Editor: Dr. Ninian Smart. Publisher: George Allen and Unwin 1974. Buddhist Publication Society 1975 (Posthumous work). Several Wheel Series Publications, Published by the Buddhist Publication Society, Kandy, Sri Lanka: Buddhism and Science (Wheel #3) Buddhism and Peace (Wheel #41) Knowledge and Conduct (Wheel #50) Aspects of Buddhist Social Philosophy (Wheel #128/129) Survival and Karma in Buddhist Perspective (Wheel #141/143) Facets of Buddhist