Epistemology Cheat Sheet for Indian UG Philosophy Students
A 3-page quick-reference PDF guide designed specifically for Indian undergraduate philosophy students preparing for university exams and UGC-NET/SET.
Key Features:
Comparative Approach - Covers both Western epistemology (Plato, Descartes, Hume, Kant, Gettier) and Indian epistemology (Nyaya, Buddhist, Mimamsa, Advaita, Charvaka) side by side.
Indian Philosophy Focus:
- All 6 Pramanas (sources of valid knowledge) with visual diagram
- Pramanas accepted by each Indian school (Charvaka to Advaita)
- Khyativada - 6 theories of error explained
- Nyaya 5-member syllogism with examples
- Key Indian philosophers (Gautama, Dignaga, Dharmakirti, Kumarila, Shankara, Gangesha)
Key Debates Covered:
- Western: Gettier Problem, Internalism vs Externalism
- Indian: Svatah vs Paratah Pramanya (intrinsic vs extrinsic validity)
Exam-Oriented:
- UGC-NET/SET relevant topics highlighted
- Quick summary box for last-minute revision
- Recommended readings including Indian philosophy textbooks (Radhakrishnan, Hiriyanna, Chatterjee, Matilal)
Visual Aids:
- JTB Venn diagram
- Six Pramanas concept map
- Nyaya inference structure diagram
- Color-coded tables for easy scanning
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Epistemology Cheat Sheet for Indian UG Philosophy Students
A 3-page quick-reference PDF guide designed specifically for Indian undergraduate philosophy students preparing for university exams and UGC-NET/SET.
Key Features:
Comparative Approach - Covers both Western epistemology (Plato, Descartes, Hume, Kant, Gettier) and Indian epistemology (Nyaya, Buddhist, Mimamsa, Advaita, Charvaka) side by side.
Indian Philosophy Focus:
- All 6 Pramanas (sources of valid knowledge) with visual diagram
- Pramanas accepted by each Indian school (Charvaka to Advaita)
- Khyativada - 6 theories of error explained
- Nyaya 5-member syllogism with examples
- Key Indian philosophers (Gautama, Dignaga, Dharmakirti, Kumarila, Shankara, Gangesha)
Key Debates Covered:
- Western: Gettier Problem, Internalism vs Externalism
- Indian: Svatah vs Paratah Pramanya (intrinsic vs extrinsic validity)
Exam-Oriented:
- UGC-NET/SET relevant topics highlighted
- Quick summary box for last-minute revision
- Recommended readings including Indian philosophy textbooks (Radhakrishnan, Hiriyanna, Chatterjee, Matilal)
Visual Aids:
- JTB Venn diagram
- Six Pramanas concept map
- Nyaya inference structure diagram
- Color-coded tables for easy scanning

