Buddhist Logic

Fyodor Shcherbatskoy's Buddhist Logic is a seminal work in understanding Buddhist philosophy, particularly the logical and epistemological aspects developed by thinkers like Dignaga and Dharmakirti. This field of study, which gained rigor from the 1st century CE onwards, focuses on the nature of knowledge and reasoning within Buddhist thought. Shcherbatskoy, a scholar fluent in multiple languages and deeply versed in Sanskrit, synthesized these complex ideas for a Western audience. His work is crucial for appreciating the sophisticated logical systems that emerged within various Buddhist schools, such as the Madhyamika and Yogachara.12