Which of the following is the name of the founder of Classical Indian School of Logic?

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Answer 1

Early Indian scriptures provide descriptions of the use of argument and reasoning.

Key Points

The earliest philosophical writings show a preoccupation with the nature of reason and argument, and their treatment is closely related to issues with ontology, epistemology.
The origins of Indian logic can be Medhatithi Gautama's anviksiki.
Six philosophical systems have come to be seen as the intellectual discovery of truth in India over the course of many centuries.
These are referred to as Vedanta or Uttara Mimansa, Nyaya, Samkhya, Yoga, Purva Mimansa, and Vaishesika.

Therefore, Gautam is the name of the founder of Classical Indian School of Logic.

Additional Information

In their explanation and interpretation of reality all of these philosophies share the idea of unity and variety (advaita and dvaita).