Buddhist Logic v2.c19.s3.45

v2.c19.s3.45

(13.⁵). (As to the third point, it must be noticed that) the distinct image of «a cow», and the definite connotative designation «a cow», would never be possible without (having present in the mind its) distinctions⁷ from horses or other (animals).⁸ (13.6). Therefore the Universal is nothing but the Negation of the Correlative,¹ it is (therefore) an internal² (mental construction, but related to external reality, since in our behaviour) we do not notice the difference,³ it is quasi-included in external reality⁴ and thus gives reality⁵ to our (conceptual, or) inferential knowledge. (13.7). Being thus indirectly connected with external reality, it has efficacy,⁶ it becomes consistent experience.⁷ Although it is an illusion of reality, it is nevertheless a source of right knowledge, in so far it belongs to a man who thinks (and acts) consistently.⁸