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and phantoms. The last factor is equally necessary for an adequate explanation of the universe. Matter without 19 or property is an unfounded abstraction. In this abstraction, indeed, it would be sufficient to create some indefinite and hazy counterparts corresponding to our ideal universe. But how to explain the variety in material experience and actual knowledge ? That is done by, attributing certain properties to certain Matter.
These four factors of knowledge necessarily lead to changes in our conceptions of things corresponding to changes in the factors themselves. In substance, this is what Syad Vad teaches. The variety of standpoints recognised by this school is sometimes compelled to yield scepticism in knowledge. But, as Dr. Bhandarkar points out, this objection is groundless. One of the seven modes of predication expounded by the artieft is positively intended to oppose scepticism. The 3799704 vadis are always severely dealt with
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