In Indian logic, the presence of the middle term in the minor term is called:
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In Indian logic, the presence of the middle term in the minor term is called:
- A.
Vyapti
- B.
Paksha-dharmita
- C.
Linga
- D.
Paramarsha
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Correct answer: B
In Nyaya/Indian logic, the minor term is called the paksha and the middle term is the hetu or reason. For a valid inference, the middle term must be present in the minor term. This condition is called Paksha-dharmita or Paksadharmata. Vyapti is the universal/invariable relation between the middle and major terms, and Paramarsha is the reflective cognition combining Paksha-dharmita with Vyapti. Hence the answer is Paksha-dharmita.