Indian Philosophy of Science
Description: This quiz is designed to assess your knowledge of Indian Philosophy of Science. It covers various aspects of the subject, including the contributions of ancient Indian philosophers, the development of scientific thought in India, and the relationship between science and religion in Indian philosophy. | |
Number of Questions: 15 | |
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Who is considered the father of Indian Philosophy of Science?
Which ancient Indian text is known for its discussion of scientific topics such as astronomy, mathematics, and medicine?
What is the name of the Indian philosopher who proposed the theory of Sunya (voidness) and criticized the concept of permanent self?
Which Indian philosopher developed the Nyaya school of thought, which focused on logic and epistemology?
What is the name of the ancient Indian astronomical treatise that contains observations and theories about the movement of celestial bodies?
Which Indian philosopher proposed the theory of Karma and reincarnation, emphasizing the moral consequences of actions?
What is the name of the Indian medical text that is considered one of the most important contributions to ancient medicine?
Which Indian philosopher argued that the world is composed of four elements (earth, water, fire, and air) and that all change is due to the interaction of these elements?
What is the name of the Indian philosopher who developed the theory of atomism, proposing that all matter is composed of tiny, indivisible particles?
Which Indian philosopher argued that the world is an illusion and that the only reality is Brahman, the ultimate, unchanging reality?
What is the name of the ancient Indian mathematical treatise that contains rules for arithmetic, geometry, and algebra?
Which Indian philosopher argued that the world is composed of two fundamental substances, matter and consciousness, and that these substances interact to produce the phenomenal world?
What is the name of the Indian philosopher who developed the theory of Navya-Nyaya, a new school of logic and epistemology?
Which Indian philosopher argued that the world is composed of five elements (earth, water, fire, air, and ether) and that these elements combine to form all objects in the universe?
What is the name of the ancient Indian text that contains a collection of hymns, prayers, and philosophical speculations?