Nayavada - Standpoint Theory
Different perspectives (nayas) reveal different aspects of truth.
Nayavada recognizes multiple valid standpoints from which to view reality. Each naya reveals something true while concealing other aspects. Complete understanding requires multiple viewpoints.
A wise person sees from many angles.
Nayavada prevents one-sided thinking.
Jain Logic
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- What Jainism says about doubt
Nayavada sharpens this: each standpoint, or naya, reveals something true while concealing other aspects. Two accounts that contradict each other can both be accurate partial reports, which is a narrower claim than saying everyone is right.