Guest guest Posted February 3, 2004 Report Share Posted February 3, 2004 Lakshmi Srinivas: "Is there a Sanskrit term for 'ignoratio elenchi' i.e., the logical fallacy of supposing that an argument proving an irrelevant point has proved the point at issue." In fact, all seeming arguments (hetvAbhAsa) are proving something else instead of what has to be proved (sAdhya). In the region of logic, there are two major kinds of fallacies - 1) fallacies of the locus (paksAbhAsa) and 2) fallacies of the logical ground (hetvAbhAsa, argumental seemingness). According to LaugAksi BhAskara (see my translation of Tarka-kaumudI), there are six major hetvAbhAsas, the first one being anaikAntika (unequivocal, indefinite, uncertain) with two main subdivisions - sAdhAraNa and asAdhAraNa. Ignoratio elechii seems to be very close in meaning to the "too general," sAdhArana-hetu, where the provided seeming invariable concomitance covers a larger field of validity (ativyApti) than the required adequate one. Kindest Regards, Plamen Gradinarov Ph.D. in German Phenomenology D.Sc. in Indian Philosophy and Logic Founder: http://www.orientalia.org http://www.indology.net Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 3, 2004 Report Share Posted February 3, 2004 Dear Laksmi Srinavas, I'm not sure if this is "exactly" what you are looking for, but quoting from page 60 of "The Character of Logic in India" by B. K. Matilal.. "Nyayasutra 1.2.10 defines a false rejoinder or sophistical refutation (jAti) as a counter-argument based upon superficial similarity or dissimilarity. . . Hence this type of counter-argument is identified as merely sophistical refutation." Harry Spier 371 Brickman Rd. Hurleyville, New York USA 12747 >"lsrinivas" <lsrinivas >INDOLOGY >INDOLOGY >[Y-Indology] Help with Sanskrit >Tue, 03 Feb 2004 13:56:45 -0000 > >Is there a Sanskrit term for 'ignoratio elenchi' i.e., the logical >fallacy of supposing that an argument proving an irrelevant point has >proved the point at issue. > >Thanks in advance, > >Lakshmi Srinivas > > > > > > Links > > > INDOLOGY/ > > > INDOLOGY > >Your > > > _______________ Learn how to choose, serve, and enjoy wine at Wine @ MSN. http://wine.msn.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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