What is Apoha theory?

Dignāga’s apoha-theory is an attempt to formulate a theory of universals—and, hence, a theory of conceptual cognition—that takes a nominalistic approach which rejects the realism about universals found in other, non-Buddhist philosophical traditions of classical South Asia.

Who is the propounder of Buddhist logic?

Dignāga
Dignāga (a.k.a. Diṅnāga, c. 480 – c. 540 CE) was an Indian Buddhist scholar and one of the Buddhist founders of Indian logic (hetu vidyā). Dignāga’s work laid the groundwork for the development of deductive logic in India and created the first system of Buddhist logic and epistemology (Pramana).

Which Pramanas are accepted in Buddhist logic?

Buddhism accepts only two pramana (tshad ma) as valid means to knowledge: Pratyaksha (mngon sum tshad ma, perception) and Anumāṇa (rjes dpag tshad ma, inference). Rinbochay adds that Buddhism also considers scriptures as third valid pramana, such as from Buddha and other “valid minds” and “valid persons”.

Is Nagarjuna a Hindu?

Nagarjuna, (flourished 2nd century ce), Indian Buddhist philosopher who articulated the doctrine of emptiness (shunyata) and is traditionally regarded as the founder of the Madhyamika (“Middle Way”) school, an important tradition of Mahayana Buddhist philosophy.

Does Nagarjuna believe in God?

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What are the three pramanas?

The accepted number of pramana varies, according to the philosophical system or school; the exegetic system of Mimamsa accepts five, whereas Vedanta as a whole proposes three. The three principal means of knowledge are (1) perception, (2) inference, and (3) word.

What is the meaning of pramanas?

source of right knowledge
Pramana is a Sanskrit word that means “source of right knowledge.” In the Yoga Sutras, Patanjali categorizes the activities of the mind into five vrittis, or fluctuations of mind, of which pramana is first. The other four vrittis are viparyaya, vikalpa, nidra and smriti.