Philosophy · Indian Logic
Given below are two statements: Statement I: Classical Indian logicians (Naiyāyikas) define Upamāna (Comparison) as the cognition of a new object through similarity, known by another means of cognition. Statement II: Naiyāyikas consider Upamāna as a type of inductive reasoning and therefore view it as a type of inference (Anumāna) only. In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
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- 1Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
- 2Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
- 3Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect✓
- 4Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
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Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
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