‘When I left my office few minutes ago there was no coffee on my table; now when I return there is a cup of coffee lying on my table. Therefore I can conclude that somebody must have brought a cup of coffee for me during my absence at the office.’ Which of the following instruments of knowledge is used in the above example?
A. Perception (Pratyaksa)
B. Postulation (Arthapatti)
C. Similarity (Upamdna)
D. Non-existence (Anuplabdhi)
Answer:B
‘When I left my office few minutes ago there was no coffee on my table; now when I return there is a cup of coffee lying on my table. Therefore I can conclude that somebody must have brought a cup of coffee for me during my absence at the office.’ Which of the following instruments of knowledge is used in the above example?
A. Perception (Pratyaksa) B. Postulation (Arthapatti) C. Similarity (Upamdna) D. Non-existence (Anuplabdhi)