Primer of Jain Principles

SR No.: 007605
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Kirit Gosalia
Publisher: Kirit Gosalia
Total Pages: 184
Language: English
Classification: Book_English
File Size: 3 MB

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608.
How many types of "immaterial" logical reasoning fallacies (Akinchitkar Hetvabhas) are there?
There are two types:
1. Accomplishable logical reasoning (Sidhdha sadhan) 2. Obstructing object (Badhit vishaya).
609. What is "accomplishable logical reason" (Sidhdha Sadhan)?
The logical reason that can be accomplished is called sidhdha sadhan. For example, the fire is hot because the touch sense establishes it that way.
610. What is an "obstructing object" logical reason of fallacy (Badhit Vishaya
Hetvabhas)?
It is the one that acts as a hindrance in the accomplishment of the logical reason.
611. How many types of "obstructing object" logical reasons of fallacy are there?
(Badhit Vishaya Hetvabhas)
There are many types to include:
• Direct obstruction (Pratyaksha badhit). • Inference obstruction (Anuman badhit). • Scripture obstruction (Agam badhit). • One's own spoken word obstruction (Swavachan badhit).
612. What is "direct obstruction" (Pratyaksha badhit)?
"Direct obstruction" occurs when there is a direct obstruction in achieving the goal. For example, to reason that fire is cold because it is a substance, is a direct obstruction of fallacy since "cold" is not a factor in fire.
613. What is an "inference obstruction" (Amuman Badhit)?
When there is an inferential obstruction in achieving the goal, then it is called inferential obstruction fallacy (anuman badhit hetvabhas). Someone claims to make grass, because it is an act. Here this inference is obstructive because someone cannot make grass. Therefore it is not due to someone's act.
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