The Nyaya theory of Knowledge

by Satischandra Chatterjee | 1939 | 127,980 words

Summary: This essay studies the Nyaya theory of Knowledge and examines the contributions of the this system to Indian and Western philosophy, specifically focusing on its epistemology. Nyaya represents a realist approach, providing a critical evaluation of knowledge. The thesis explores the Nyaya's classification of valid knowledge sources: perception, inference, comparison, and testimony, and their role in developing a systematic realistic philosophy.

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