Q. Which of the following writers was the founder of Buddhist logic and has been called the Father of Medieval Nyaya?
(a) Dharmakirti
(b) Dignaga
(c) Budhhapalita
(d) Bhavaviveka
Ans: (b) Dignaga
Explanation: The founder of Buddhist logic and often referred to as the Father of Medieval Nyaya is (b) Dignaga.
Dignaga was an influential Indian Buddhist philosopher and logician who lived in the 5th and 6th centuries CE. He is recognized for his groundbreaking work in the field of logic and epistemology, particularly in the Buddhist tradition. Dignaga’s contributions to Buddhist logic laid the foundation for the development of the school of thought known as “Pramana” or “Buddhist logic.”
His major work, “Pramanasamuccaya” (Compendium of Valid Cognition), is considered a seminal text in the study of Buddhist logic. In this work, Dignaga analyzed the nature of knowledge and perception, developed a sophisticated theory of inference, and outlined the means to acquire valid knowledge.
While Dharmakirti is another renowned Buddhist logician who came after Dignaga and made significant contributions to the field, it was Dignaga who is generally credited as the founder of Buddhist logic and is often referred to as the Father of Medieval Nyaya.
