Multiple choice

Who among the following was the founder of the Nyay Darshan, on of the six, major schools of ancient Indian philosophy?

  1. Patanjali

  2. Panini

  3. Kapil

  4. Gautam

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Gautam (also known as Akshapada Gautam) is the founder of Nyaya Darshan, one of the six orthodox schools of Hindu philosophy. Nyaya philosophy focuses on logic, epistemology, and the means of valid knowledge. Patanjali is associated with Yoga philosophy, Panini was the grammarian, and Kapil founded Sankhya philosophy.