Philosophy · Epistemology
Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R): Assertion (A): Naiyāyikas do not accept the independent testimony of Anupalabdhi (non-apprehension) as a pramāṇa. Reason (R): Ācārya Śaṅkara has not accepted the existence of Arthāpatti (postulation) testimony. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
- 1(A) is incorrect but (R) is correct
- 2(A) is correct but (R) is incorrect✓
- 3Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
- 4Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
Correct answer
(A) is correct but (R) is incorrect
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