Where does “Nyaya” come from?
Nyaya comes from Sanskrit न्याय (nyāya), a term from classical Indian philosophy whose precise original sense remains uncertain.
Nyaya (English): One of the six orthodox or astika schools of Hindu philosophy — specifically the school of logic
Definitions
- One of the six orthodox or astika schools of Hindu philosophy — specifically the school of logic
Ancestry of “Nyaya”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sanskrit | न्याय | that into which a thing goes back i.e. an... |