Encyclopedia of India–China Cultural Contacts v1.c7.s10.t9.4

v1.c7.s10.t9.4

builds the theoretical framework of Nyaya. *Nyaya Sutra* is divided into five volumes, with each volume having two chapters. Its main theoretical model is “16 truths”, including pramana, prameya, doubt, motivation, example, theory, discussions, thinking, conclusion, reasoning, argumentation, no defense, uncertain reason, misinterpretation, opposition and misunderstanding. It mainly discusses the thoughts about the logical reasoning and debate rules of Nyaya. Many theories of Nyaya are put forward or discussed during the interpretation of the 16 truths.