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The Nyaya school of philosophy was founded by —

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AMaharishi Kapila
BMaharishi Kanada
CMaharishi Jaimini
DMaharishi Gautama
Correct Answer: Maharishi GautamaYour Answer: D

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The Nyaya school is traditionally associated with Akshapada Gautama and is known for logic, epistemology and methods of valid knowledge. Kapila founded Sankhya, Kanada Vaisheshika and Jaimini Mimamsa.

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