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Download Solution PDFThe sequential order of syllogism on Nyaya philosophy is
A. Nigmam
B. Udaharana
C. Hetu
D. Upanaya
E. Pratigya
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
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Download Solution PDFNaya Philosophy:
- It is one of the six systems of Indian philosophy
- Gautama is the main proponent of Naya philosophy
- It is a philosophy of atomistic pluralism and logical realism.
- The four Pramanas of Naya philosophy is perception, inference, analogical reasoning, and testimony.
There are five members of Naya syllogism. These are
- Pratigya or proposition: the logical statement which is to be proved
- Hetu or reason: the reason for the establishment of a proposition
- Udaharana: universal concomitance together with an example
- Upanaya: the application of universal concomitance to the present case
- Nigmam: the conclusion is drawn from the preceding proposition
Therefore, option 2 is the correct answer.
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