"Nyaya Philosophy, one of the six classical schools of Indian philosophy (Shad-Darshanas), is known for its systematic approach to logic and epistemology. Rooted in the idea that correct knowledge (pramā) is key to liberation (moksha), Nyaya provides a structured method of reasoning and critical thinking to uncover the truth. The sage Gautama (also known as Akṣapāda) was the founder of Nyaya philosophy. He contributed significantly to the development of logical reasoning in Indian intellectual traditions around the 2nd century BCE."
"The Nyaya school derives its basic teachings from the Nyaya Sutras of Gautama (Akṣapāda). The term Nyaya means "rule" or "method," signifying the school's focus on a structured method of inquiry. Nyaya also means Justice, indicating the conclusion is arrived at after considering all points in favour and against. The Nyaya Sutras are written as aphorisms ( sutras) and provide a systematic exposition of logical reasoning, epistemology, and metaphysics. The Sutras are similar to the Yoga Sutra of Patanjali and the Sankhya Sutra of Kapila."
Nyaya is one of six classical Indian schools, emphasizing logic and epistemology. Correct knowledge (pramā) leads to liberation (moksha). The sage Gautama (Akṣapāda) founded the school and codified principles in the Nyaya Sutras around the 2nd century BCE. Nyaya means 'rule' or 'method' and also connotes justice, stressing balanced consideration of supporting and opposing reasons. The Nyaya Sutras are aphoristic and systematically present reasoning, epistemology, and metaphysics. Nyaya relates to other sutra traditions such as the Yoga Sutra of Patanjali and the Sankhya Sutra of Kapila. A view holds that Gautama, Kapila, and Patanjali codified preexisting philosophical traditions into sutra form.
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