Define Sadhya.
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In Indian philosophy, particularly within the Nyaya-Vaisheshika and Mimamsa traditions, "Sadhya" refers to the predicate or the characteristic that is sought to be proven or established in a logical or philosophical argument. It is a crucial term in the context of inference (Anumana) and reasoning.
In logical reasoning, a syllogism typically involves three components: the hetu (reason), the paksha (subject), and the sadhya (predicate). The sadhya represents the attribute or quality that the reasoning aims to establish in relation to the subject based on the provided reason.
For example, consider the syllogism:
Here, "mortal" is the sadhya, the quality that is inferred or proven based on the given reason and subject. The successful establishment of the sadhya is crucial for the validity of the logical inference.
Understanding and defining the sadhya is essential in constructing and evaluating logical arguments within these philosophical traditions, contributing to a systematic and rigorous approach to reasoning and inference.