Dignaga

Indian Buddhist philosopher (c. 480–540 CE), founder of Buddhist logic.

Key Contributions:

• Developed Buddhist logic and epistemology.
• Introduced theories of perception and inference.
• Influenced Buddhist philosophy.

Interacting Concepts & Works:

• Buddhist Logic (epistemological system)
• Perception (epistemic theory)
• Dharmakirti (successor)
• Buddhist Philosophy (tradition)
• Epistemology (knowledge theory)

Record

Lived: c. 480–540

Tradition: Indian