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Decoding Viruddha Hetvabhasa: A Pedagogical Insight for Ayurveda Education

  • Unique Paper ID: 179619
  • Volume: 11
  • Issue: 12
  • PageNo: 7372-7374
  • Abstract:
  • Viruddha Hetvabhasa, one of the key fallacies described in Indian logic (Nyaya Shastra), holds significant value in cultivating critical reasoning skills within Ayurveda. According to its definitionViruddha Hetu is one that establishes a relation not with the Sadhya (probandum), but with its absence (Sadhya-abhava), thereby contradicting the intended conclusion. In the context of Ayurveda education, students often encounter confusion due to overlapping or misleading reasoning patterns. Hence, a sound understanding of proper reasoning (Sad Hetu) becomes essential. Misinterpretation or superficial learning of such concepts can hinder accurate analysis and application—both in clinical diagnosis, where identifying a valid, supportive Hetu is crucial, and in research, where establishing valid and logically consistent reasoning is fundamental to drawing reliable conclusions. This article explores various pedagogical strategies to effectively teach Viruddha Hetvabhasa to Ayurveda students, presenting relatable examples to enhance conceptual clarity, logical discrimination, and practical application.
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  • ISSN: 2349-6002
  • Volume: 11
  • Issue: 12
  • PageNo: 7372-7374

Decoding Viruddha Hetvabhasa: A Pedagogical Insight for Ayurveda Education

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