Logic in Earliest Classical India: Papers of the 12th World Sanskrit Conference Held in Helsinki, Finland, 13-18 July 2003 Vol. 10.2

This volume presents scholarly papers from the 12th World Sanskrit Conference held in Helsinki, offering deep insights into the development of logical thinking in earliest classical India. Bringing together international research on ancient Indian epistemology and reasoning traditions, these proceedings explore the philosophical foundations that predated and influenced later systems like Nyāya. Ideal for postgraduate students, researchers in Sanskrit studies, and scholars of comparative philosophy, this collection bridges historical philology with philosophical analysis. The papers examine original Sanskrit texts, tracing how logical concepts emerged in Vedic and early classical literature. Published by Motilal Banarsidass, a trusted name in Indological research, this hardcover edition is an essential reference for understanding the indigenous roots of logical thought in India. Whether you’re researching ancient epistemology, teaching Indian philosophy, or exploring cross-cultural intellectual history, this academic volume offers rigorously peer-reviewed scholarship that advances our understanding of India’s contribution to world philosophy.