Explain syadvad and anekantvad. Discuss the role of these theories in Ethics advocated by Jainism.
Introduction Jainism, one of the oldest philosophical and religious traditions of India, has a unique approach to understanding reality and ethics. Two central doctrines in Jain thought — Syadvad (the theory of conditioned predication) and Anekantvad (the theory of manifold aspects) — serve not only as tools for philosophical understanding but also form the basis […]