Indian Journal of Ethics, Logic and Philosophy https://apricusjournals.com/index.php/ijoelp <p style="font-weight: 400;">Indian Journal of Ethics, Logic and Philosophy (IJELP) is published by Apricus Journals, an imprint of Apricus E-Learning Solutions Pvt. Ltd.. It is a tri-annual, peer-reviewed, open-access Journal published in English. Published three times a year, the Indian Journal of Ethics, Logic and Philosophy brings out Book Reviews, Research Papers, Review Papers, Case Studies and Short Communications.The focus and scope of the Journal correspond to all topics related to ethics, Logic and Philosophy.</p> en-US ijelp@apricuspublishers.com (Apricus Journals, an imprint of Apricus E-Learning Solutions Pvt. Ltd., B- 403, Aishwaryam, Gaur City 2, Greater Noida West , Uttar Pradesh- 201308, India) editorial@apricuspublishers.com (Apricus Journals, an imprint of Apricus E-Learning Solutions Pvt. Ltd., B- 403, Aishwaryam, Gaur City 2, Greater Noida West , Uttar Pradesh- 201308, India) Tue, 21 May 2024 18:25:21 +0000 OJS 3.3.0.7 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 Supremacy of Perception according to Nyaya Philosophy: A Critical Survey https://apricusjournals.com/index.php/ijoelp/article/view/177 <p><em>The article delves into a critical exploration of the concept of “perception” within the framework of Nyaya Philosophy. Given that inference, analogy, and testimony are intricately linked to perception, the objective of the author is to establish the pre-eminence of the "perception" concept. The initial phase of my analysis involves delineating the term 'perception' as outlined in Maharsi Gautama’s Nyaya-sutra 1/1/4. The author has delved into Gautama's multifaceted definition from various analytical angles. To substantiate Gautama's definition, inquiry has been made regarding the Buddhist interpretation of pratyaksa as well as the perspective of Vedantis. Furthermore, parallels have been drawn between Nyaya's conception of pratyaksa and that expounded by Western Philosophers such as Kant, Whitehead, Russell, and Heidegger. Given the challenges posed to Nyaya-sutra 1/1/4 by other philosophical schools, the author has undertaken the task of defending this sutra from two alternative viewpoints. The crux of the matter lies in determining whether the purported definition accurately captures the essence of perception or if it merely explicates the causal factors underlying perception. In this context, the author has scrutinized the theory of perception grounded in the interaction between the senses and objects, and also explored the concepts of "atma-manah-samyoga" and "indriya-manah-samyoga" both of which substantiate and vindicate Maharsi Gautama's designated definition of perception. </em></p> Dr. Selim Reza Copyright (c) 2024 Indian Journal of Ethics, Logic and Philosophy https://apricusjournals.com/index.php/ijoelp/article/view/177 Tue, 21 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000