Publisher's Synopsis
The book ""Lectures on the Nyaya Philosophy: Embracing the Text of the Tarka Sangraha"" by James R. Ballantyne is a comprehensive guide to the Nyaya philosophy, one of the six orthodox schools of Hindu philosophy. The book is based on the Tarka Sangraha, a classic text on Nyaya philosophy, and provides a detailed analysis of its key concepts and principles.The author begins with an introduction to the Nyaya school of thought, its history, and its relevance in contemporary times. He then proceeds to explain the Nyaya epistemology, which is based on the concept of pramana or valid means of knowledge. The book also covers the Nyaya ontology, which deals with the nature of reality and its constituents.The author provides a detailed analysis of the Nyaya theory of perception, inference, and testimony, which are considered the three primary pramanas in Nyaya philosophy. He also explains the Nyaya theory of language and semantics, which is based on the concept of vakyarthavada or the theory of sentence meaning.The book concludes with a discussion on the Nyaya ethics, which is based on the concept of dharma or moral duty. The author explains the Nyaya theory of moral reasoning, which is based on the concept of hetu or reason.Overall, ""Lectures on the Nyaya Philosophy: Embracing the Text of the Tarka Sangraha"" is an essential read for anyone interested in Hindu philosophy, especially those interested in the Nyaya school of thought. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the Nyaya philosophy, its key concepts, and its relevance in contemporary times.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
