The Legacy of Indian Thought: Its Influence on Western Philosophical Discourse
Description: This quiz explores the profound impact of Indian thought on Western philosophical discourse. Test your knowledge of the key concepts, ideas, and thinkers that shaped this intellectual exchange. | |
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Which ancient Indian text is considered the foundation of Hindu philosophy and contains insights into metaphysics, epistemology, and ethics?
Who is widely regarded as the father of Indian logic and the founder of the Nyaya school of philosophy?
The concept of anatta or anatman, which emphasizes the absence of a permanent self, is a central tenet of which Indian philosophical school?
Which Indian philosopher proposed the theory of gunas, or three fundamental qualities that govern the universe: sattva, rajas, and tamas?
The concept of ahimsa, or non-violence, is a core principle in which Indian philosophical tradition?
Which Indian philosopher developed the theory of maya, or illusion, and argued that the world we perceive is ultimately unreal?
The concept of karma, or action and its consequences, is a central belief in which Indian philosophical tradition?
Which Indian philosopher argued for the existence of a personal God and criticized the concept of maya?
The concept of moksha, or liberation from the cycle of rebirth, is a central goal in which Indian philosophical tradition?
Which Indian philosopher developed the theory of anekantavada, or the doctrine of multiple viewpoints, emphasizing the relativity of truth?
The concept of dharma, or righteous conduct, is a central principle in which Indian philosophical tradition?
Which Indian philosopher developed the theory of svadharma, or one's own duty, and emphasized the importance of fulfilling one's social and spiritual obligations?
The concept of nirvana, or the state of liberation from suffering and the cycle of rebirth, is a central goal in which Indian philosophical tradition?
Which Indian philosopher developed the theory of sunyata, or emptiness, and argued that all phenomena are devoid of inherent existence?
The concept of brahman, or the ultimate reality, is a central principle in which Indian philosophical tradition?