The character of logic in India
By: Bimal Krishna Matilal ; edited by Jonardon Ganeri and Heeraman Tiwari.
Contributors: Ganeri, Jonardon.; Tiwari, Heeraman.
Series: Suny series in Indian thought
Publisher: State University of New York Press
Published: 1998
Place of publication: Albany
Language: eng
Number of pages: 180
Subjects: Logic -- India -- History.
Description: The Character of Logic in India is the last work of the eminent philosopher Bimal Krishna Matilal. It traces the origins of logical theory in India, with chapters on the general characteristics of Indian logic, the analysis of debate, Dinnaga and the triple-conditioned sign, Dharmakirti and the problem of induction, the Jaina contribution to logic, and later developments in Navya-Nyaya.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 171-176) and index.