No Software Development Lifecycle is beyond these concepts !
These concepts have been in existence for very very long.....much before the first English man learnt his MATH !!!

Pramana: The valid sources of knowledge.

Prameya: The proper object of knowledge.

Samshaya: The state of doubt or uncertainty.

Prayojana: The aim of the philosophical endeavor.

Drshtanta: The example.

Siddhanta: The proper doctrine.

Avayava: The constituents of inference.

Tarka: Hypothetical arguments.

Nirnaya: Conclusion.

Badha: Discussion.

Jalpa: Discursive wrangling.

Vitanda: Irrational arguments.

Hetvabhasa: Specious reasoning.

Chala: Unfair reply.

Jati: A generality based upon a false analogy.

Nigrahasthana: The grounds for defeat.