The Mind's Role in Perception

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According to the Nyaya school of Indian philosophy, what is the primary function of the mind in perception?

  1. To receive sensory data

  2. To interpret sensory data

  3. To store sensory data

  4. To transmit sensory data


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Nyaya school holds that the mind is responsible for interpreting the sensory data received from the senses, and for forming judgments about the objects that are perceived.

In the Advaita Vedanta school of Indian philosophy, what is the relationship between the mind and the self?

  1. The mind is a product of the self

  2. The self is a product of the mind

  3. The mind and the self are identical

  4. The mind and the self are separate entities


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Advaita Vedanta teaches that the mind is not a separate entity from the self, but rather is a manifestation of the self. The mind is the instrument through which the self experiences the world.

In the Samkhya school of Indian philosophy, what is the role of the mind in perception?

  1. To receive sensory data

  2. To interpret sensory data

  3. To store sensory data

  4. To transmit sensory data


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Samkhya school holds that the mind is the instrument through which the senses receive sensory data. The mind then transmits this data to the intellect, which interprets it and forms judgments about the objects that are perceived.

According to the Yoga school of Indian philosophy, what is the role of the mind in perception?

  1. To receive sensory data

  2. To interpret sensory data

  3. To store sensory data

  4. To transmit sensory data


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Yoga school holds that the mind is responsible for interpreting the sensory data received from the senses, and for forming judgments about the objects that are perceived.

In the Mimamsa school of Indian philosophy, what is the role of the mind in perception?

  1. To receive sensory data

  2. To interpret sensory data

  3. To store sensory data

  4. To transmit sensory data


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Mimamsa school holds that the mind is the instrument through which the senses receive sensory data. The mind then transmits this data to the intellect, which interprets it and forms judgments about the objects that are perceived.

According to the Vaisheshika school of Indian philosophy, what is the role of the mind in perception?

  1. To receive sensory data

  2. To interpret sensory data

  3. To store sensory data

  4. To transmit sensory data


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Vaisheshika school holds that the mind is the instrument through which the senses receive sensory data. The mind then transmits this data to the intellect, which interprets it and forms judgments about the objects that are perceived.

In the Jaina school of Indian philosophy, what is the role of the mind in perception?

  1. To receive sensory data

  2. To interpret sensory data

  3. To store sensory data

  4. To transmit sensory data


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Jaina school holds that the mind is the instrument through which the senses receive sensory data. The mind then transmits this data to the intellect, which interprets it and forms judgments about the objects that are perceived.

According to the Charvaka school of Indian philosophy, what is the role of the mind in perception?

  1. To receive sensory data

  2. To interpret sensory data

  3. To store sensory data

  4. To transmit sensory data


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Charvaka school holds that the mind is the instrument through which the senses receive sensory data. The mind then transmits this data to the intellect, which interprets it and forms judgments about the objects that are perceived.

In the Lokayata school of Indian philosophy, what is the role of the mind in perception?

  1. To receive sensory data

  2. To interpret sensory data

  3. To store sensory data

  4. To transmit sensory data


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Lokayata school holds that the mind is the instrument through which the senses receive sensory data. The mind then transmits this data to the intellect, which interprets it and forms judgments about the objects that are perceived.

According to the Ajivika school of Indian philosophy, what is the role of the mind in perception?

  1. To receive sensory data

  2. To interpret sensory data

  3. To store sensory data

  4. To transmit sensory data


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Ajivika school holds that the mind is the instrument through which the senses receive sensory data. The mind then transmits this data to the intellect, which interprets it and forms judgments about the objects that are perceived.

In the Purva Mimamsa school of Indian philosophy, what is the role of the mind in perception?

  1. To receive sensory data

  2. To interpret sensory data

  3. To store sensory data

  4. To transmit sensory data


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Purva Mimamsa school holds that the mind is the instrument through which the senses receive sensory data. The mind then transmits this data to the intellect, which interprets it and forms judgments about the objects that are perceived.

According to the Uttara Mimamsa school of Indian philosophy, what is the role of the mind in perception?

  1. To receive sensory data

  2. To interpret sensory data

  3. To store sensory data

  4. To transmit sensory data


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Uttara Mimamsa school holds that the mind is responsible for interpreting the sensory data received from the senses, and for forming judgments about the objects that are perceived.

In the Vedanta school of Indian philosophy, what is the role of the mind in perception?

  1. To receive sensory data

  2. To interpret sensory data

  3. To store sensory data

  4. To transmit sensory data


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Vedanta school holds that the mind is responsible for interpreting the sensory data received from the senses, and for forming judgments about the objects that are perceived.

According to the Yoga school of Indian philosophy, what is the role of the mind in perception?

  1. To receive sensory data

  2. To interpret sensory data

  3. To store sensory data

  4. To transmit sensory data


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Yoga school holds that the mind is responsible for interpreting the sensory data received from the senses, and for forming judgments about the objects that are perceived.

In the Nyaya school of Indian philosophy, what is the role of the mind in perception?

  1. To receive sensory data

  2. To interpret sensory data

  3. To store sensory data

  4. To transmit sensory data


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Nyaya school holds that the mind is responsible for interpreting the sensory data received from the senses, and for forming judgments about the objects that are perceived.

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