五种比量

(五種比量, 五种比量)

The five inferences in (Indian) logic:

(1) [lang id =1028]相比量 from appearance, e. g. fire from smoke;

(2) [lang id =1028]體比量 from the corporeal, e. g. two or more things from one;

(3) [lang id =1028]業比量 from action, e. g. the animal from its footmark;

(4) [lang id =1028]法比量 from recognized law, old age from birth;

(5) [lang id =1028]因果比量 from cause and effect, that a traveler has a destination.