Encyclopedia of India–China Cultural Contacts v1.c7.s7.t13.68

v1.c7.s7.t13.68

Nyaya theory occupies an important position in the development history of Indian philosophy. It’s a relatively complete doctrine system of logic and debate, originally formed in ancient India. Nyaya faction’s logic and debate theory raised the concerns from other Indian factions on issues of this aspect. Among which the most prominent was Buddhism. Buddhism was inspired by Nyaya faction’s doctrine, made further theoretical innovation and established its grand ideological system of Hetuvidya.