Nyaya Sutram of Goutama (न्यायसूत्रम् Sanskrit Text) 600 BCE
Rishi Goutama discusses a comprehensive framework of Nyaya (logic) as articulated in the Nyaya Sutras, attributed to Maharshi Gotama. It outlines various elements of logical reasoning, such as proofs (pramaan), objects (prameya), doubts (samsaya), purposes (prayojana), and methodologies for arriving at conclusions (tarka). The structure emphasizes interactions among definitions, examples, and logical debates, presenting a step-by-step examination of knowledge acquisition, sensory perception, and scientific thought. It traverses multiple doctrines of epistemology and metaphysics, guiding practitioners on methods to resolve philosophical inquiries and enhance understanding. Ultimately, it aims to unveil the path to liberation (apavarga) through critical reasoning.
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