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Inspiring Minds, Empowering Futures:
Bridging Ancient Wisdom to Modern Education

Siddhanta Knowledge Foundation (Siddhanta) leads the integration of ancient wisdom with contemporary education, in collaboration with the IKS Division to rejuvenate traditional knowledge. Rooted in ancient insights, SKF fosters a new breed of leaders adept in navigating today's complex challenges.

Explore Our Diverse Courses
Explore Our Diverse Courses

Embark on a transformative journey of learning and discovery with our comprehensive Siksha courses. Explore the depths of Indic education, unlock ancient wisdom, and empower yourself for a brighter future. Start your educational adventure today and embrace the heritage of knowledge.

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Uncovering Bharatiya Wisdom

Embark on a journey of discovery with us as we delve into the rich tapestry of Bharatiya knowledge. From out-of-print treasures to modern insights, we bring you a vibrant collection of books and digital resources to enrich your mind and soul.

Bridging Millennia:
From Manuscripts to Modern Research

We blend tradition with technology to unlock the full potential of Bharatiya knowledge. Explore, discover, and innovate with our curated collection of annotated texts through Sandhaan - a platform that brings ancient texts to life, making them accessible and intelligible for modern research and innovation.

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Bridging Ancient Wisdom to Modern Education

Siddhanta merges ancient wisdom with modern education, revitalizing traditional knowledge with the IKS Division.

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Explore Indic education, unlock ancient wisdom, and embrace knowledge heritage. Start your transformative journey with Siksha.

Uncovering Bharatiya Wisdom

Discover out-of-print treasures and modern insights in our vibrant collection of books and digital resources, enriching your mind and soul.

From Manuscripts to Modern Research

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Indic Reasoning and Debating

  • 30 Hours
  • 2 Credits
    *(T&C Apply) Credits applicable only for Undergraduate and Postgraduate students enrolling for SIKSHA courses through academic institutions based in India.
  • UG/PG
  • Foundation, Law, Management
  • Faculty

5,000.00(GST additional)

About The Course

Course enables exploration of the rich tradition of debate exchanges, definitions and classification systemsfound inBhāratīya Śāstra-s and development ofthe skillsto become a persuasive communicator with the ability to: ● Defend statements using clear and logical reasoning ● Choose relevant statements for defence ● Support arguments with well-chosen, explanatory and thoroughly analyzed evidence

Syllabus

  • Unit I: Introduction to Indian Reasoning and Debating Techniques
  • ● Introducing Bharatiya Knowledge Systems
  • ● 14 & 18 Vidyasthanas
  • ● Vedas
  • ● Vedangas
  • ● Introducing Darshanas
  • ● Types of Darshanas
  • ● Astika
  • ● Nastika
  • ● Elements of Darshana
  • ● Introducing elements of Indian Reasoning and Debating Techniques
  • ● Introduction to Nyaya Shastra
  • ● Gautama
  • ● Nyaya as Darshana
  • ● Nyaya as Vada Shastra
  • ● Prachina & Navya Nyaya
  • ● The theory of evidence (Pramāṇa)
  • ● Knowing Directly - Pratyaksha
  • ● Knowing Indirectly - Anumana, Upamana & Shabda
  • ● Introduction to the concept - Cognition
  • ● Types of Cognition
  • ● Recollection & Experience
  • ● Definition of Cognition
  • ● The Process of Responses
  • ● Cognition Framework
  • ● Fundamental elements of information processing
  • ● Prama, Prameya & Pramana
  • ● Substantive-relation-property triad structure
  • ● Examples on Prama, Prameya & Pramana | Substantive-relation-property triad
  • ● Pramana
  • ● 1.1 Introduction to Pramana
  • ● 1.2 Definition of Pramana
  • ● 1.3 Types of Pramana
  • ● Pratyaksha
  • ● Laukika
  • ● Alaukika
  • ● Examples on Laukika | Alaukika
  • Unit II: The Indic Approach to Robust Reasoning
  • ● Introducing Anumana
  • ● Convincing Oneself - Swartha-anumana
  • ● Convincing others - Parartha-anumana
  • ● Anumanaprayoga - Paksha, Sadhya & Hetu
  • ● NyayaprayogaThe five limbs of structured reasoning - Statement of the thesis (Pratijñā), Statement of reason or evidence (Hetu), Example (Udāharaṇa), Confirmatory sentence/Applicatory sentence (Upanaya), Conclusion (Nigamana)
  • ● Relevant examples to understand Paksha, Sadhya & Hetu | Nyayaprayoga
  • ● The triple nature of a sound reason or evidence (Hetu)
  • ● Anvaya-vyatireki
  • ● Kevalanvayi
  • ● Kevala-vyatireki
  • ● Relevant examples to understand Anvaya-vyatireki, Kevalanvayi & Kevala-vyatireki
  • ● Invariable Concomitance (Vyāpti)
  • ● Purvapaksha
  • ● Siddhanta
  • ● Vyatireka
  • ● Relevant examples to understand Purvapaksha, Siddhanta & Vyatireka Vyaptis
  • ● Processes involved in Inference
  • ● Bhuyodarshana
  • ● Pakshadharmata
  • ● Paramarsha
  • ● Relevant examples to understand these processes
  • ● The five types of pseudo-reason or pseudo-evidence (Hetvābhāsa)
  • ● The deviation (savyabhicāra)
  • ● The adverse (viruddha)
  • ● The unestablished or unproven (asiddha)
  • ● The counter balanced (satpratipakṣa)
  • ● The Contradicted (bādhita)
  • ● Relevant examples to understand these types
  • ● The supportive arguments (Tarka)
  • Unit III: Definition making
  • ● The theory of definition
  • ● Usage of definitions in reasoning and debating
  • ● Types of definitions
  • ● Swarupa-lakshana
  • ● Tatastha-lakshana
  • ● Purpose of definition
  • ● Case studies
  • ● Jurisprudence - Murder vs Culpable homicide
  • ● Chemistry - Synthetic drugs - Designer drugs
  • Unit IV: Nature and form of a debate
  • ● Introducing Bharatiya Debate systems
  • ● Importance of debating techniques according to Nyaya Shastra
  • ● Rules of debate
  • ● The three types of debate;
  • ● Vāda (An honest debate)
  • ● Jalpa (Wrangling)
  • ● Vitaṇḍā (Cavil)
  • ● Definitions of these types of debates
  • ● Rules of Disqualification in a Debate: The 22 defeat situations (Nigraha-sthāna)
  • ● False rejoinders (Jāti)
  • ● Putting forth a contrary argument by using a term willfully in an ambiguous sense (Chala)
  • ● The good qualities of a debater; learning, knowledge, memory, talent or imaginative power, and power to deliver a speech.
  • ● Weak points of a debater; anger, lack of equanimity, fear, lack of memory, and inattention.

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  • Learning Objectives
  • ● Understanding cognition, elements of reasoning and debating techniques
  • ● Learning about error detection and fallacies in arguments
  • ● Explain and demonstrate the classical Indian intellectual culture of inquiry
  • Intended Outcomes
  • ● Develop the art of reasoning and argumentation
  • ● Develop the skill of debating based on the rigorous Indic method of Vada
  • ● Application of Bhāratīya reasoning and debating concepts

Introductory Video

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