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The Lokayata School of Perception

Description: The Lokayata School of Perception is an ancient Indian philosophical school that emphasizes the importance of empirical experience and rejects the existence of anything beyond the physical world. This quiz will test your understanding of the Lokayata school of perception.
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What is the central tenet of the Lokayata school of perception?

  1. The world is composed of four elements: earth, water, fire, and air.

  2. The world is composed of atoms and void.

  3. The world is an illusion.

  4. The world is composed of sense data.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Lokayata school of perception holds that the world is composed of sense data, and that there is no reality beyond what can be perceived by the senses.

What is the Lokayata school of perception's view of the soul?

  1. The soul is a permanent, unchanging entity.

  2. The soul is a product of the body and dies with the body.

  3. The soul is a part of the divine.

  4. The soul is an illusion.

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Lokayata school of perception rejects the idea of a permanent, unchanging soul, and holds that the soul is a product of the body and dies with the body.

What is the Lokayata school of perception's view of knowledge?

  1. Knowledge is derived from sense experience.

  2. Knowledge is derived from reason.

  3. Knowledge is derived from intuition.

  4. Knowledge is derived from revelation.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Lokayata school of perception holds that knowledge is derived from sense experience, and that there is no other source of knowledge.

What is the Lokayata school of perception's view of ethics?

  1. Ethics is based on the pursuit of pleasure.

  2. Ethics is based on the avoidance of pain.

  3. Ethics is based on the cultivation of virtue.

  4. Ethics is based on the fulfillment of duty.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Lokayata school of perception holds that ethics is based on the pursuit of pleasure, and that the ultimate goal of life is to achieve happiness.

What is the Lokayata school of perception's view of the afterlife?

  1. There is no afterlife.

  2. There is an afterlife in which the soul is rewarded or punished for its actions in this life.

  3. There is an afterlife in which the soul is reincarnated into another body.

  4. There is an afterlife in which the soul merges with the divine.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Lokayata school of perception rejects the idea of an afterlife, and holds that death is the end of existence.

Which of the following is a prominent Lokayata philosopher?

  1. Charvaka

  2. Brihaspati

  3. Ajita Kesakambali

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Charvaka, Brihaspati, and Ajita Kesakambali are all prominent Lokayata philosophers.

What is the Lokayata school of perception's view of the Vedas?

  1. The Vedas are the revealed word of God.

  2. The Vedas are a valuable source of knowledge.

  3. The Vedas are a collection of myths and legends.

  4. The Vedas are irrelevant to the pursuit of happiness.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Lokayata school of perception rejects the authority of the Vedas, and holds that they are irrelevant to the pursuit of happiness.

What is the Lokayata school of perception's view of the caste system?

  1. The caste system is a divine institution.

  2. The caste system is a social construct.

  3. The caste system is a necessary evil.

  4. The caste system is an obstacle to happiness.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Lokayata school of perception rejects the caste system, and holds that it is an obstacle to happiness.

What is the Lokayata school of perception's view of the state?

  1. The state is a necessary evil.

  2. The state is a divine institution.

  3. The state is a social contract.

  4. The state is an obstacle to happiness.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Lokayata school of perception holds that the state is a necessary evil, but that it should be limited in its power.

What is the Lokayata school of perception's view of the future?

  1. The future is uncertain.

  2. The future is predetermined.

  3. The future can be shaped by human action.

  4. The future is irrelevant to the pursuit of happiness.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Lokayata school of perception holds that the future is uncertain, and that it is impossible to predict what will happen.

What is the Lokayata school of perception's view of the meaning of life?

  1. The meaning of life is to pursue pleasure.

  2. The meaning of life is to avoid pain.

  3. The meaning of life is to cultivate virtue.

  4. The meaning of life is to fulfill one's duty.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Lokayata school of perception holds that the meaning of life is to pursue pleasure, and that the ultimate goal of life is to achieve happiness.

Which of the following is a criticism of the Lokayata school of perception?

  1. It is too materialistic.

  2. It is too hedonistic.

  3. It is too pessimistic.

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Lokayata school of perception has been criticized for being too materialistic, too hedonistic, and too pessimistic.

What is the Lokayata school of perception's legacy?

  1. It was a major influence on the development of Indian philosophy.

  2. It was a minor influence on the development of Indian philosophy.

  3. It had no influence on the development of Indian philosophy.

  4. It is still a popular school of thought today.

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Lokayata school of perception was a minor influence on the development of Indian philosophy, but it did have some impact on the development of other Indian philosophical schools, such as the Nyaya school and the Vaisheshika school.

What are some of the challenges facing the Lokayata school of perception today?

  1. The rise of materialism.

  2. The rise of hedonism.

  3. The rise of pessimism.

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Lokayata school of perception faces a number of challenges today, including the rise of materialism, hedonism, and pessimism.

What is the future of the Lokayata school of perception?

  1. It will continue to be a minor influence on Indian philosophy.

  2. It will become a more popular school of thought.

  3. It will disappear altogether.

  4. It is impossible to say.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

It is impossible to say what the future of the Lokayata school of perception will be.

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