Early Buddhist Theory of Knowledge c2.1.3

c2.1.3

Among other things, it is a fact that the consistent investigation of logical fallacies and contradictions, on the basis of exact canons of reason, form an essential part of nearly all the systems, orthodox and heterodox And, in the words of Faddegon, already in early Vaiśeṣika we find a purely theoretical attitude of mind and not 'that craze for liberation' which dominates nearly all forms of Indian thought . . . Rather, it is the theoretical desire for a correct classification and system of definition The variety of opinion, mentioned above, is to a large extent induced by the problems of Indian, i e Sanskrit, Pali and Prakrit, philosophical language which—as shown in a number of recent publications—is itself correlated to the terminology and categories of the highly developed Indian science of grammar Especially, the correct interpretation of the intricate technical terminology presents many difficulties In many cases, the same terms have different connotations, or altogether different meanings, within different contexts and, historically, at the successive periods of their application.