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Basic Meaning: oneʼs own negative example

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  • According to the conventions of Buddhist logic 因明, an example whose meaning is categorically different from that asserted in the thesis. If this negative example is accepted by oneʼs adversary 敵, but not by the proponent 立論者, then it is called 'oneʼs own negative example.' See also 他同品, 共異品. 〔判比量論 HBJ 1.814-16; 因明義斷 T 1841.44.149c2〕 [Charles Muller; source(s): FGD]
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    Fo Guang Dictionary 2533

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    Entry created: 2007-02-13

    Updated: 2007-02-20