Verbal Testimony: The Means of Knowledge Based on Authority
Description: Verbal Testimony: The Means of Knowledge Based on Authority | |
Number of Questions: 15 | |
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What is the primary source of knowledge in the Nyaya school of Indian philosophy?
What are the two main types of verbal testimony identified by the Nyaya philosophers?
What is the term used in Nyaya philosophy to refer to the person who provides verbal testimony?
What are the three main criteria used to evaluate the reliability of verbal testimony in Nyaya philosophy?
What is the term used in Nyaya philosophy to refer to the process of examining and evaluating verbal testimony?
What is the primary purpose of verbal testimony in the Nyaya school of Indian philosophy?
How does verbal testimony differ from perception and inference as means of knowledge in Nyaya philosophy?
What are some examples of verbal testimony that are considered reliable in Nyaya philosophy?
What are some examples of verbal testimony that are considered unreliable in Nyaya philosophy?
How does verbal testimony contribute to the expansion of knowledge in Nyaya philosophy?
What are some of the challenges associated with relying on verbal testimony as a means of knowledge?
How can we mitigate the challenges associated with relying on verbal testimony as a means of knowledge?
What is the significance of verbal testimony in legal proceedings?
How does verbal testimony contribute to the development of scientific knowledge?
What are some of the ethical considerations related to the use of verbal testimony?