NYÃYA THEORY OF KNOWLEDGE: A CRITICAL STUDY OF SOME PROBLEMS OF LOGIC AND METAPHYSICS

by Satischandra Chatterjee

The Nyãya philosophy is primarily concerned with the conditions of valid thought and the means of acquiring true knowledge of objects. Its ultimate end, like that of the other systems of Indian philosophy, is liberation—a state of pure existence— which is free from both pleasure and pain. For the attainment of this liberation, a true knowledge of objects is the surest means. Hence the theory of knowledge is the very foundation of the Nyãya system.
The Nyãya Theory of Knowledge is the first systematic, critical and comparative treatment of the Nyãya epistemology. It reveals how, as a thorough-going realistic view of the universe, the Nyãya philosophy supplies an important Eastern parallel to the triumphant modern Realism of the West, and contains anticipations of as well as possible alternatives to many contemporary realistic theories. This book is important as much for the correct understanding of ancient Indian philosophy, as for the evaluation of modern Western philosophy.

Genres: Philosophy

448 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2008

Reviews

[Srinivas Nidugondi · Rating 4 out of 5]

While I enjoyed reading this book, realised that it is more important to first understand the philosophies better and then get back for better appreciation

[Pankaj Gautam · Rating 5 out of 5]

Composed of Nyaya theory, and its various factors such as Pramana doubt [samsya], eror [viparyyaya], and hypothetical argument [tarka].