language theory

What are the presuppositions of Sphotavada? Discuss.

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What are the Presuppositions of Sphotavada? Discuss. Introduction Sphotavada is a significant linguistic theory in Indian philosophy, particularly developed in the Mimamsa and Nyaya traditions, and later systematized by Bhartrihari in the Vakyapadiya. The term “sphota” refers to the indivisible and eternal sound or meaning that is revealed during speech. This theory provides a metaphysical […]

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Apohavada

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Introduction Apohavada is a unique theory of meaning developed by Buddhist philosophers in India. It explains how we understand the meaning of words and categories. The word “apoha” means “exclusion,” and the theory says that we understand a word not by what it includes, but by what it excludes. This view is very different from

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