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The Three Hetus: The Types of Logical Arguments
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What is the Sanskrit term for 'reason' or 'evidence' in Nyaya philosophy?
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Hetu
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Hetu is the Sanskrit term for 'reason' or 'evidence' in Nyaya philosophy. It is one of the three components of a valid syllogism, along with the paksa (subject) and the sadhya (conclusion).