Nyaya (न्याय) is a Sanskrit word which means justice, equality for all being, specially a collection of general or universal rules. [1] In some contexts, it means model, axiom, plan, …

Nyaya, one of the six systems (darshans) of Indian philosophy, important for its analysis of logic and epistemology. The major contribution of the Nyaya system is its working out in profound …

Nyāya Nyāya (literally “rule or method of reasoning”) is a leading school of philosophy within the “Hindu umbrella”—those communities which saw themselves as the inheritors of the ancient …

It set the foundation for Nyaya tradition of the empirical theory of validity and truth, opposing uncritical appeals to intuition or scriptural authority. [10] The Nyaya sutras cover a wide range …

Nyaya (Sanskrit meaning "rational argument") is one of the six orthodox (astika) schools of Hindu philosophy that focuses on logic. Based on texts known as the Nyaya Sutras, written by …

Nyaya Philosophy, originating from the insights of the ancient Indian philosopher Gautama, occupies a pivotal role in the realm of Indian philosophical thought. It primarily delves into the …

Oct 24, 2024 · Nyaya (न्याय, nyaya) refers to a school of Hindu philosophy (astika), drawing its subject-matter from the Upanishads. The Nyaya philosophy is known for its theories on logic, …

Introduction The sage Gotama or Gautama is the founder of the Nyāya system. He is also known as Akşapāda. Nyāya means argumentation. So the system is called the science of reasoning …

Apr 6, 2025 · Indian philosophy - Nyaya Sutras, Logic, Epistemology: The Nyaya-sutras probably were composed by Gautama or Akshapada about the 2nd century bce, though there is ample …

The Nyaya Sutras outline the principles of syllogistic reasoning, known as avayava-nyaya or the Nyaya system of inference. They provide a structured approach to constructing valid …