The Problem of Meaning in Indian Philosophy

Anvaya is a key concept in the Nyaya school's theory of meaning, referring to the relation between a word and its meaning.

The Mimamsa school holds that the primary function of language is to convey injunctions or commands.

Advaita Vedanta posits that the relationship between words and their meanings is conventional, established by human usage.

The Nyaya school places great emphasis on the speaker's intention as a crucial factor in determining the meaning of an utterance.

The Sphotavada school posits that meaning is revealed through the whole utterance, rather than through individual sounds or words.

The Carvaka school holds that words have no inherent meaning and their meaning is derived solely from their usage.

The Navya-Nyaya school uses the term 'anvaya' to refer to the relation between a word and its meaning.

The Mimamsa school considers scripture to be the primary source of knowledge.

Advaita Vedanta posits Brahman as the ultimate reality, the underlying unity of all existence.

Advaita Vedanta places great emphasis on understanding the context in which an utterance is made to determine its meaning.

The Buddhist school of thought posits that meaning is derived from negation or exclusion.

The Carvaka school holds that language is a conventional tool used for communication and has no inherent meaning.

The Navya-Nyaya school uses the term 'vyapti' to refer to the relation between a word and its denotation.

The Mimamsa school holds that the primary purpose of language is to convey injunctions or commands.

Advaita Vedanta posits that the relationship between words and their meanings is conventional, established by human usage.