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In case of anuma̅na (inference) identify the sequences of five steps of syllogistic argument according to Nya̅ya: (A) The mountain has fire (B) The mountain also has smoke accompanied by fire, like kitchen (C) Therefore the mountain has fire (D) Because of smoke (E) Wherever there is smoke, there is fire, as in the kitchen Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

In case of anuma̅na (inference) identify the sequences of five steps of syllogistic argument according to Nya̅ya: (A) The mountain has fire (B) The mountain also has smoke accompanied by fire, like kitchen (C) Therefore the mountain has fire (D) Because of smoke (E) Wherever there is smoke, there is fire, as in the kitchen Choose the correct answer from the options given below: Correct Answer <span style="">(A), (D), (E), (B), (C)</span>

In the theory of logic, the term Nyaya also refers to an argument consisting of an enthymeme or sometimes for any syllogism. It professes that there are four independent pramānas (sources of valid knowledge). 

Important Points  Nyaya Syllogism:

There are five main members in the Nyaya Syllogism:

  • 1. Pratigya- It refers to the logical statement that needs to be proved.
  • 2. Hetu- This refers to the reason for the establishment of the above pratigya or proposition.
  • 3. Udaharana- It gives universal acceptance along with an example.
  • 4. Upanaya- The application of the universal acceptance to the present proposal.
  • 5. Nigamana- The conclusion is finally drawn from the preceding propositions.

Key Points

Nyaya philosophy supports five propositions. These can be discussed based on the light of the statement the hill is fiery because it is smoky.

  • Inference for others consists of five constituents.
    1. This hill has fire (Pratijnā)
    2. Because there is smoke (Hetu)
    3. Wherever there is smoke, there is fire (Udāharana)
    4. This hill has smoke (Upamāna)
    5. Therefore, this hill has fire (Nigamāna)

Hence, the correct steps of the syllogistic argument according to Nya̅ya are (A), (D), (E), (B), (C).

Related Questions

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