佛家“量”的界定

The Buddhist Definition of “Pramāṇa”

摘要: 佛教认识论和逻辑学紧密相联，“量”是其中核心基本概念。澄清“量”的概念，一方面，有助于推进因明学的逻辑推理合法性问题和因明学的逻辑体系的建构，另一方面，有助于推进佛教认识论对认识活动的研究。本文从“量”的内涵与外延两个层面去澄清“量”的概念，即量是什么。

Abstract: Buddhist epistemology and logic are closely linked, with “pramāṇa” being a core and fundamental concept within this framework. Clarifying the concept of “pramāṇa” serves dual purposes: On one hand, it aids in advancing the legitimacy of logical reasoning in Hetuvidyā and the construction of its logical system; on the other hand, it facilitates further research into Buddhist epistemological studies on cognitive activities. This paper explores the concept of “pramāṇa” from two aspects: Its intension (what it encompasses) and its extension (what it applies to), essentially addressing the question of what “pramāṇa” is.