4. How do later texts in other philosophical or religious traditions deal with alternative texts that claim authority? Do they use techniques similar to the doctrine of "expedient means"? Or do different philosophical or religious traditions use other strategies to establish the ultimate authority of a particular text or teaching?

4. How do later texts in other philosophical or religious traditions deal with alternative texts that claim authority? Do they use techniques similar to the doctrine of "expedient means"? Or do different philosophical or religious traditions use other strategies to establish the ultimate authority of a particular text or teaching?