Nyaya philosophy is one of the prominentNyaya philosophy is one of the prominent schools of orthodox school of Indian Philosophy. Basically, Indian Philosophy
h i d i i lid k l demphasized on acquiring valid knowledge to achieve the supreme goal of life i.e, Moksa.
One has to acquire knowledge about theOne has to acquire knowledge about the necessity of valid knowledge. Epistemology plays an important role in depicting the basic characteristics of Nyaya Philosophy.
Prama means valid knowledge. Prama means valid knowledge. It has four types namely Pratyaksha, Anumiti,
Upamiti and Sabdabodha.
Pramana is the way of acquiring valid Pramana is the way of acquiring valid knowledge.
It is categorised as Pratyaksha, Anumana, Upamana and Sabda.
The knowledge which comes afterThe knowledge which comes aftersome other knowledge is known asAnumanaAnumana.
SADHYA SADHYA PAKSAHETU Paksadharmata – Existence of the Hetu of an
Anumana in the Paksa of it. Vyapti – The invariable unconditional relation
between the Hetu and the Paksa of an anumanaanumana