Gaṅgeśa

Gaṅgeśa was a prominent Indian philosopher and logician who founded the Navya-Nyāya (New Logic) school of thought in the 14th century. His work primarily focused on epistemology and logic, significantly influencing later developments in Indian philosophy.

Books

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  1. 1. Tattvachintamani

    Cover of 'Tattvachintamani' by Gaṅgeśa

    "Tattvachintamani" is a seminal work in Indian philosophy that delves into the theory of knowledge, or epistemology, from the perspective of the Navya-Nyāya school. This text systematically explores the nature of perception, inference, comparison, and testimony, aiming to establish a rigorous logical framework for understanding truth and reality. The work is highly analytical and uses a new technical language devised by the author to address complex philosophical issues, significantly influencing subsequent Indian philosophical thought and debate.

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