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The character of logic in India

Bimal Krishna Matilal ; edited by Jonardon Ganeri and Heeraman Tiwari

(SUNY series in Indian thought : texts and studies)

State University of New York Press, c1998

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 171-176) and index

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Description

The last work of the eminent philosopher Bimal Krishna Matilal, this book traces the origins of logical theory in India. 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.

Table of Contents

Editors' Foreword 1. Introducing Indian Logic 2. Debates and Directives 3. Tricks and Checks in Debate 4. Dinnaga: A New Era in Logical Thinking 5. Dharmakirti and the Problem of Induction in India 6. The Jaina Contribution to Logic 7. Navya-Nyaya: Technical Developments in the New School since 1300 AD Philosophers Discussed Bibliography Index

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  • NCID
    BA37260137
  • ISBN
    • 0791437396
    • 079143740X
  • LCCN
    97019873
  • Country Code
    us
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Place of Publication
    Albany
  • Pages/Volumes
    ix, 180 p.
  • Size
    24 cm
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