All knowable objects are nameable; The pot is a knowable object; Therefore,…
2020
All knowable objects are nameable;
The pot is a knowable object;
Therefore, the pot is nameable.
The above is an example of which type of inference?
Answer: A. Kevalānvayi — The inference is affirmative in all cases: all knowable objects are nameable, the pot is knowable, therefore the pot is nameable. This is Kevalānvayi inference.
- A.
Kevalānvayi
- B.
Kevalavyātireki
- C.
Anvaya Vyatireki
- D.
Sheṣavat
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Correct answer: A
The inference is affirmative in all cases: all knowable objects are nameable, the pot is knowable, therefore the pot is nameable. This is Kevalānvayi inference.
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