{"product_id":"vadanyaya-the-logic-of-debate-no-126-bibliotheca-indo-buddhica-s","title":"Vadanyaya: The Logic of Debate: No. 126 (Bibliotheca Indo-Buddhica S.)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"53\" data-end=\"323\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"53\" data-end=\"67\"\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sri Satguru Publications\u003cbr data-start=\"92\" data-end=\"95\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"95\" data-end=\"106\"\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pradeep P. Gokhale\u003cbr data-start=\"125\" data-end=\"128\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"128\" data-end=\"141\"\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sanskrit Text with English Translation\u003cbr data-start=\"180\" data-end=\"183\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"183\" data-end=\"195\"\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1993\u003cbr data-start=\"200\" data-end=\"203\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"203\" data-end=\"212\"\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9788170303800\u003cbr data-start=\"226\" data-end=\"229\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"229\" data-end=\"239\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 213\u003cbr data-start=\"243\" data-end=\"246\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"246\" data-end=\"256\"\u003eCover:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr data-start=\"266\" data-end=\"269\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"269\" data-end=\"284\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 22.5 cm x 14.5 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"302\" data-end=\"305\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"305\" data-end=\"316\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 340 gm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"325\" data-end=\"328\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"330\" data-end=\"348\"\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"350\" data-end=\"850\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"350\" data-end=\"361\"\u003eVadanyaya\u003c\/em\u003e is an important work by the Buddhist philosopher Dharmakirti, focusing on the theory of debate. The text is dedicated to the rules governing victory and defeat in debates, a fundamental aspect of logic and rational discourse in Indian philosophy. Dharmakirti takes the Nyaya perspective on debate, both as a position to critique and as raw material for reconstruction. His criticism of Nyaya is not only destructive but also constructive, offering a new perspective on debate methodology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"852\" data-end=\"1281\"\u003eThe first half of the book presents Dharmakirti’s own classification of nigrahasthanas (points of defeat) and their definitions, while the second half critiques Nyaya’s classification of the same. The book includes a critical Sanskrit text with an English translation by Pradeep P. Gokhale, accompanied by detailed notes and a glossary, making it an essential resource for students of Indian logic, philosophy, and debate theory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1283\" data-end=\"1712\"\u003eIn the preface, Dr. Gokhale explains the necessity for a critical edition of the text and his approach to translation, which strikes a balance between literal and liberal interpretation to make the text intelligible and useful for English readers. The central theme of \u003cem data-start=\"1552\" data-end=\"1563\"\u003eVadanyaya\u003c\/em\u003e is the classification and nature of nigrahasthanas, as well as Dharmakirti’s contributions to expanding the Nyaya understanding of debate and logic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1714\" data-end=\"2089\"\u003eThe book provides an introduction to the work of Dharmakirti, particularly his views on debate terminology, and contrasts his interpretation with the Nyaya perspective. Dharmakirti’s critique of Nyaya’s approach to debate and its categorization of points of defeat is thoroughly explored in this text, making it a critical study for understanding ancient Indian debate logic.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shri Satguru Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50013275062576,"sku":"DRG.ShriSatguruPub_9788170303800","price":875.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9968\/4144\/files\/nac682.webp?v=1756393668","url":"https:\/\/www.retailmaharaj.com\/products\/vadanyaya-the-logic-of-debate-no-126-bibliotheca-indo-buddhica-s","provider":"Retail Maharaj","version":"1.0","type":"link"}