Dignaga

Dignaga was an ancient Indian philosopher and Buddhist scholar from the 5th to 6th century CE, known for developing early theories of logic and epistemology. He crafted methods to analyze how we gather knowledge, emphasizing clarity and reasoning in understanding reality. His work laid the foundation for Buddhist logic, helping discern valid from invalid arguments and perceptions. Dignaga's ideas influenced later thinkers and contributed to the development of Buddhist philosophy, logic, and debate practices, shaping how knowledge was systematically examined and validated within Buddhist traditions.