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Theories of Truth and Validity in Indian Logic

Description: This quiz is designed to assess your understanding of the various theories of truth and validity in Indian logic. It covers concepts such as correspondence theory, coherence theory, and pragmatic theory of truth, as well as the concept of validity in Indian logic.
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Which theory of truth states that the truth of a statement is determined by its correspondence to reality?

  1. Correspondence theory

  2. Coherence theory

  3. Pragmatic theory


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The correspondence theory of truth is one of the most widely accepted theories of truth in Indian logic. It states that the truth of a statement is determined by its correspondence to reality. In other words, a statement is true if it accurately describes the way things are in the world.

Which theory of truth states that the truth of a statement is determined by its coherence with other beliefs?

  1. Correspondence theory

  2. Coherence theory

  3. Pragmatic theory


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The coherence theory of truth is another widely accepted theory of truth in Indian logic. It states that the truth of a statement is determined by its coherence with other beliefs. In other words, a statement is true if it is consistent with our other beliefs and does not lead to any contradictions.

Which theory of truth states that the truth of a statement is determined by its usefulness in practice?

  1. Correspondence theory

  2. Coherence theory

  3. Pragmatic theory


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The pragmatic theory of truth is a theory of truth that is based on the idea that the truth of a statement is determined by its usefulness in practice. In other words, a statement is true if it is useful in helping us to achieve our goals or solve problems.

Which school of Indian logic is most closely associated with the correspondence theory of truth?

  1. Nyaya

  2. Vaisheshika

  3. Mimamsa


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Nyaya school of Indian logic is most closely associated with the correspondence theory of truth. Nyaya philosophers argue that the truth of a statement is determined by its correspondence to reality. They believe that the only way to know whether a statement is true is to compare it to the world and see if it accurately describes the way things are.

Which school of Indian logic is most closely associated with the coherence theory of truth?

  1. Nyaya

  2. Vaisheshika

  3. Mimamsa


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Mimamsa school of Indian logic is most closely associated with the coherence theory of truth. Mimamsa philosophers argue that the truth of a statement is determined by its coherence with other beliefs. They believe that the only way to know whether a statement is true is to see if it is consistent with our other beliefs and does not lead to any contradictions.

Which school of Indian logic is most closely associated with the pragmatic theory of truth?

  1. Nyaya

  2. Vaisheshika

  3. Mimamsa


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Vaisheshika school of Indian logic is most closely associated with the pragmatic theory of truth. Vaisheshika philosophers argue that the truth of a statement is determined by its usefulness in practice. They believe that the only way to know whether a statement is true is to see if it is useful in helping us to achieve our goals or solve problems.

What is the term used in Indian logic to refer to the validity of an argument?

  1. Pramana

  2. Anumana

  3. Upalabdhi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The term 'pramana' is used in Indian logic to refer to the validity of an argument. Pramana is a Sanskrit word that means 'means of knowledge'. In Indian logic, a pramana is a method of reasoning that is considered to be reliable and trustworthy. There are six pramanas in Indian logic: perception, inference, comparison, testimony, postulation, and non-apprehension.

Which of the following is not a pramana in Indian logic?

  1. Perception

  2. Inference

  3. Comparison

  4. Hypothesis


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Hypothesis is not a pramana in Indian logic. The six pramanas in Indian logic are perception, inference, comparison, testimony, postulation, and non-apprehension. Hypothesis is a method of reasoning that is used to generate new ideas and theories, but it is not considered to be a reliable and trustworthy method of knowledge.

Which pramana is used to gain knowledge of objects that are not directly perceptible?

  1. Perception

  2. Inference

  3. Comparison


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Inference is the pramana that is used to gain knowledge of objects that are not directly perceptible. Inference is a process of reasoning in which we use our knowledge of certain facts to arrive at a conclusion about something that we do not know. For example, we might use our knowledge of the fact that all swans are white to infer that a particular bird that we see is a swan, even though we cannot see the bird's color directly.

Which pramana is used to gain knowledge of objects that are similar to objects that we have already experienced?

  1. Perception

  2. Inference

  3. Comparison


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Comparison is the pramana that is used to gain knowledge of objects that are similar to objects that we have already experienced. Comparison is a process of reasoning in which we compare two objects and identify their similarities and differences. For example, we might compare a new car to a car that we already own to see how they are similar and different.

Which pramana is used to gain knowledge of objects that are beyond the reach of our senses?

  1. Perception

  2. Inference

  3. Testimony


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Testimony is the pramana that is used to gain knowledge of objects that are beyond the reach of our senses. Testimony is a process of reasoning in which we rely on the testimony of someone who has direct knowledge of the object in question. For example, we might rely on the testimony of a scientist to learn about the existence of atoms, even though we cannot see atoms directly.

Which pramana is used to gain knowledge of objects that are not directly perceptible and cannot be inferred from other objects?

  1. Perception

  2. Inference

  3. Postulation


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Postulation is the pramana that is used to gain knowledge of objects that are not directly perceptible and cannot be inferred from other objects. Postulation is a process of reasoning in which we posit the existence of an object in order to explain a phenomenon that we observe. For example, we might posit the existence of a god to explain the existence of the universe.

Which pramana is used to gain knowledge of objects that are not directly perceptible, cannot be inferred from other objects, and cannot be posited?

  1. Perception

  2. Inference

  3. Non-apprehension


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Non-apprehension is the pramana that is used to gain knowledge of objects that are not directly perceptible, cannot be inferred from other objects, and cannot be posited. Non-apprehension is a process of reasoning in which we conclude that an object does not exist because we have no evidence to support its existence. For example, we might conclude that there are no unicorns because we have never seen a unicorn and there is no evidence to suggest that unicorns exist.

Which of the following is an example of a correspondence theory of truth?

  1. A statement is true if it is consistent with other beliefs.

  2. A statement is true if it is useful in practice.

  3. A statement is true if it accurately describes the way things are in the world.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A correspondence theory of truth is a theory of truth that states that the truth of a statement is determined by its correspondence to reality. In other words, a statement is true if it accurately describes the way things are in the world.

Which of the following is an example of a coherence theory of truth?

  1. A statement is true if it is consistent with other beliefs.

  2. A statement is true if it is useful in practice.

  3. A statement is true if it accurately describes the way things are in the world.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A coherence theory of truth is a theory of truth that states that the truth of a statement is determined by its coherence with other beliefs. In other words, a statement is true if it is consistent with our other beliefs and does not lead to any contradictions.

Which of the following is an example of a pragmatic theory of truth?

  1. A statement is true if it is consistent with other beliefs.

  2. A statement is true if it is useful in practice.

  3. A statement is true if it accurately describes the way things are in the world.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A pragmatic theory of truth is a theory of truth that states that the truth of a statement is determined by its usefulness in practice. In other words, a statement is true if it is useful in helping us to achieve our goals or solve problems.

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