Vaisheshika: The Study of Atoms and Categories
Description: Welcome to the quiz on Vaisheshika, the ancient Indian philosophy that explores the nature of reality through the study of atoms and categories. Test your knowledge about the fundamental principles and concepts of this fascinating school of thought. | |
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Who is considered the founder of the Vaisheshika school of philosophy?
According to Vaisheshika, the ultimate constituents of reality are:
What is the Sanskrit term for the categories in Vaisheshika philosophy?
How many categories does Vaisheshika recognize?
Which category in Vaisheshika refers to the fundamental entities that possess qualities and undergo actions?
What is the term used in Vaisheshika to describe the inherent characteristics of substances?
Which category in Vaisheshika refers to the activities or processes that substances undergo?
What is the term used in Vaisheshika to describe the common features shared by multiple substances?
Which category in Vaisheshika refers to the unique characteristics that distinguish one substance from another?
What is the term used in Vaisheshika to describe the relationship between a substance and its qualities or actions?
According to Vaisheshika, what is the cause of change and transformation in the universe?
Which category in Vaisheshika is considered to be the most fundamental and all-pervasive?
What is the term used in Vaisheshika to describe the process of combining atoms to form larger entities?
Which category in Vaisheshika refers to the spatial and temporal location of substances?
What is the term used in Vaisheshika to describe the process of breaking down larger entities into their constituent atoms?