Anumana in Indian Philosophy

by Sangita Chakravarty | 2016 | 48,195 words

This page relates ‘Treatment of Anumana in Mimamsa-Vedanta Philosophy’ of the study on the concept of Anumana (inference) in the Vedic schools of Indian Philosophy. Anumana usually represents the most authentic means of valid knowledge. This paper discusses the traditional philosophical systems such as Nyaya, Vaisheshika, Samkhya, Yoga, Mimamsa and Vedanta.

Chapter 4 - Treatment of Anumāna in Mīmāṃsā-Vedānta Philosophy

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(A). Definition of Anumāna (in Mīmāṃsā-Vedānta Philosophy)

The grounds of Anumāna: Vyāpti and Pakṣadharmatā

(B). Divisions of Anumāna (in Mīmāṃsā-Vedānta Philosophy)

(C). Avayavas of Anumāna (in Mīmāṃsā-Vedānta Philosophy)

(D). The Fallacy of Anumāna (in Mīmāṃsā-Vedānta Philosophy)

Anumāna (inference) in Advaita-Vedānta

Last Updated: 12 March, 2022