The Nyaya School
Description: The Nyaya School is one of the six orthodox schools of Indian philosophy. It is known for its emphasis on logic and epistemology. The Nyaya school was founded by Akshapada Gautama in the 6th century BCE. It is based on the Nyaya Sutras, a collection of aphorisms that set out the school's basic principles. | |
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Tags: indian philosophy nyaya school logic epistemology |
Who is considered to be the founder of the Nyaya School?
What is the central focus of the Nyaya School?
What is the name of the text that sets out the basic principles of the Nyaya School?
What is the primary method of inquiry used by the Nyaya School?
What is the Nyaya School's view of the world?
What is the Nyaya School's view of the soul?
What is the Nyaya School's view of liberation?
What is the Nyaya School's view of the relationship between knowledge and action?
What is the Nyaya School's view of the role of the state?
What is the Nyaya School's view of the relationship between religion and philosophy?
What is the Nyaya School's view of the future of humanity?
Which of the following is not a category of perception according to the Nyaya School?
What is the term for the logical fallacy of affirming the consequent?
What is the term for the logical fallacy of denying the antecedent?
What is the term for the logical fallacy of appealing to ignorance?