Significance of Argument
Synonyms: Debate, Discussion, Disagreement, Contention, Dispute, Quarrel, Altercation, Confrontation, Conflict
In Dutch: Argument; In German: Argument; In Swedish: Argument; In French: Argument; In Finnish: Argumentti; In Spanish: Argumento; In Malay: Hujah
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Buddhist concept of 'Argument'
In Buddhism, "Argument" encompasses reasoning related to human limitations, the relationship between destruction and origination of states, structured reasoning about reality, and clarification of how beginninglessness affects the reliability of beliefs and philosophies.
From: Tattvasangraha [with commentary]
(1) The rationale provided to clarify that beginninglessness alone does not determine the reliability or unreliability of individuals or philosophies.[1] (2) A structured reasoning process intended to demonstrate a particular viewpoint or conclusion regarding the nature of reality.[2] (3) Refers to the reasoning and logic put forth in the discussion regarding the incapacity of man to perform a task.[3] (4) The reasoning presented to establish a connection between the destruction and origination of the states and the soul.[4]
Hindu concept of 'Argument'
In Hinduism, Argument encompasses the mental abstraction from external influences, counterpoints to beliefs about the soul's ascent, and reasons presented in debates to support or refute specific viewpoints.
From: Chaitanya Bhagavata
(1) Statements or reasons put forward to support a particular point of view or conclusion.[5] (2) Reasons or points made during a debate aimed at persuading others or refuting opposing views.[6]
From: Brahma Sutras (Ramanuja)
(1) A counterpoint raised against the belief that souls can ascend when dying at night.[7]
From: Yoga Vasistha [English], Volume 1-4
(1) Abstraction of the mind from the external, and its application to intellectual objects.[8]
From: Hayanaratna: The Jewel of Annual Astrology
(1) Argument is a value, used in calculations involving the sine, and is derived from the mean longitude of the sun, according to the text.[9]
Jain concept of 'Argument'
In Jainism, Argument pertains to the reasoning employed by the Blessed One to transform Shabdalaputra's prior beliefs, illustrating the role of logical discourse in facilitating spiritual enlightenment and understanding.
From: Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra
(1) Reasoning used by the Blessed One to convert Shabdalaputra from his previous beliefs.[10]
The concept of Argument in local and regional sources
The keyphrase "Argument" pertains to a specific value in celestial calculations, particularly relating to the longitude of celestial objects, facilitating the lookup of variables for eclipse computations, including lunar anomalies and their related equations.
From: History of Science in South Asia
(1) This is the longitude of the celestial object increased by 90 degrees, and is mentioned in the text.[11] (2) This is a value used to look up entries in the table, such as the lunar anomaly or the avadhi, and is used to determine the manda-equation and gati-phala.[12] (3) A specific value or variable used as an input in a calculation or table, is referenced to identify and compare entries within the context of the eclipse computation tables.[13]