Nyaya epistemologists speak of cognition. Which of the following are components of such cognition?

1.Jnana

2.Buddhi

3.Upalabdhi

4.Pratyaya

A1 and 2

B1, 2 and 3

C1, 3 and 4

DAll of the above ✓ Correct

Correct answer: (D) All of the above

Explanation

Jnana, Buddhi, Upalabdhi, and Pratyaya all count as components of cognition.

In Nyaya these terms are treated as synonyms for a cognitive state.

Each names the awareness by which an object is apprehended.

Cognition covers both valid and invalid apprehension under these names.

Since all four denote such awareness, all are included.

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