In the light of Nyaya's Syllogism, which of the following are correct A. ’Sadhya' is the major term B.…
In Nyaya inference Sadhya is the major term, Paksa is the minor term, Hetu or Linga is the middle term, and Anumana is inferential knowledge. Statement B is wrong because…
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In the light of Nyaya's Syllogism, which of the following are correct
A. ’Sadhya' is the major term
B. ‘Linga’ is the minor term
C. 'Hetu is the middle term
D. ‘Paksa’ is the minor term
E. ‘Anumana’ is the inferential knowledge
Answer and explanation
Correct answer B
In Nyaya inference Sadhya is the major term, Paksa is the minor term, Hetu or Linga is the middle term, and Anumana is inferential knowledge. Statement B is wrong because Linga is the middle term, not the minor term. Hence A, C, D and E only.
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