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JAIN LOGIC
one should avoid extreme views and also take a broad view rather than a narrow one.
For a quantitative study inspired by the Conditional Predication Principle, we refer to Haldane (1957) where it is seen how we can apply the system to learning experiments, such as that of Pavlov Mardia (1975, 1988a) indicates some other aspects including the relationship of Jain logic with Karl Popper (1968), who claims that we cannot have absolutely true scientific laws. For a comprehensive treatment we refer to Tatia (1984); for Jain syllogism see J.L. Jaini (1916). We conclude with the following quote from Mahala nobis (1954) on Jain views:
"Finally, I should draw attention to the realist and pluralist
views of Jain philosophy and the continuing emphasis on the multiform and infinitely diversified aspects of reality which amounts to the acceptance of an "open" view of the universe with scope for unending change and discovery".
9.6 GLOSSARY
Jain Holistic Principle 4 Anekānta vāda Conditional Predication Principle = Syādvāda Unique standpoint principle = Nayavāda Comprehensive Right Knowledge = Pra māna Classification of imports of words = Nikṣepa The seven-fold conditional predication = Sapātabhangi-naya
maybe it is (from one standpoint) = syādasti maybe it is not = syātnāsti maybe it is and is not = syādasti nästi ca maybe it is indeterminate = syādavaktavyah maybe it is and is indeterminate = syādasti ca avaktavyaśca' maybe it is not and is
indeterminate = syātnāsti ca avaktavyaśca maybe it is, is not and is
indeterminate = syādasti nāsti ca avaktavyaśca (Maybe = syāt, indeterminate = avaktavya)
