| Description |
1 online resource (ix, 180 pages) : illustrations |
| Series |
Suny series in Indian thought |
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Suny series in Indian thought.
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| Contents |
Introducing Indian logic -- Debates and directives -- Tricks and checks in debate -- Diṅnāga: a new era in logical thinking -- Dharmakīrti and the problem of induction in India -- The Jaina contribution to logic -- Navya-Nyāya: technical developments in the new school since 1300 AD |
| Summary |
The Character of Logic in India is the last work of the eminent philosopher Bimal Krishna Matilal. It traces the origins of logical theory in India, with chapters on the general characteristics of Indian logic, the analysis of debate, Dinnaga and the triple-conditioned sign, Dharmakirti and the problem of induction, the Jaina contribution to logic, and later developments in Navya-Nyaya. -- Provided by publisher |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 171-176) and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Logic -- India -- History
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PHILOSOPHY -- Logic.
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Logic
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India
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| Genre/Form |
History
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Ganeri, Jonardon
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Tiwari, Heeraman
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| ISBN |
0585059306 |
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9780585059303 |
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