The Relationship Between Language and Thought in Indian Philosophy
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Which of the following is a central concept in the Indian philosophical tradition's exploration of the relationship between language and thought?
According to the Nyaya school of Indian philosophy, what is the primary function of language?
In the Mimamsa school of Indian philosophy, what is the primary focus of the study of language?
Which Indian philosopher is known for his theory of 'sphota', which posits that words have an inherent power to convey meaning?
According to the Advaita Vedanta school of Indian philosophy, what is the relationship between language and the ultimate reality, Brahman?
Which Indian philosopher argued that language is a conventional tool used for communication, and that it does not have an inherent connection to reality?
In the Indian philosophical tradition, what is the term for the study of the relationship between language and thought?
Which Indian philosopher proposed the theory of 'anvaya-vyatireka', which is a method for establishing the relationship between words and their meanings?
According to the Indian philosophical tradition, what is the primary purpose of studying the relationship between language and thought?
Which Indian philosopher argued that language is a creative force that shapes our perception of reality?
In the Indian philosophical tradition, what is the term for the theory that language is a conventional tool used for communication, and that it does not have an inherent connection to reality?
Which Indian philosopher proposed the theory of 'sphota', which posits that words have an inherent power to convey meaning?
According to the Advaita Vedanta school of Indian philosophy, what is the relationship between language and the ultimate reality, Brahman?
Which Indian philosopher argued that language is a conventional tool used for communication, and that it does not have an inherent connection to reality?
In the Indian philosophical tradition, what is the term for the study of the relationship between language and thought?