Uddyotakaras
Uddyotakara was an influential Indian philosopher and commentator. He is best known for his varta, or commentary, on Vatsyayana's Nyaya Sutras, titled Nyayavarttika. This work is a foundational text in the Nyaya school of Indian philosophy, which emphasizes logic and epistemology. Uddyotakara's commentary provided detailed explanations and defenses of Nyaya doctrines, engaging with the ideas of other philosophical schools, particularly Buddhism.
His work is crucial for understanding the development of Nyaya philosophy, as it clarifies many complex arguments
While the exact dates of his life are debated, scholarly consensus places him around the 6th century