Theories of the Self

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Which of the following is NOT a theory of the self in Indian philosophy?

  1. Atman

  2. Brahman

  3. Anatta

  4. Purusha


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Brahman is the ultimate reality in Hinduism, not a theory of the self.

According to the Upanishads, the true self is:

  1. The individual soul

  2. The universal soul

  3. The combination of the individual and universal souls

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Upanishads teach that the true self is the universal soul, or Brahman, which is the source of all existence.

The Buddhist theory of the self is called:

  1. Anatta

  2. Atman

  3. Brahman

  4. Purusha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Anatta means 'no-self' and is the Buddhist belief that there is no permanent, unchanging self.

According to the Jain theory of the self, the true self is:

  1. The individual soul

  2. The universal soul

  3. The combination of the individual and universal souls

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Jain theory of the self is called 'jiva' and is the belief that the true self is the individual soul.

The Nyaya-Vaiseshika theory of the self is called:

  1. Atman

  2. Brahman

  3. Purusha

  4. Jiva


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Nyaya-Vaiseshika theory of the self is called 'purusha' and is the belief that the true self is a conscious, immaterial substance.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the true self according to the Upanishads?

  1. It is eternal

  2. It is unchanging

  3. It is blissful

  4. It is separate from the body


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Upanishads teach that the true self is not separate from the body, but rather is the source of all existence.

According to the Buddhist theory of the self, the self is:

  1. An illusion

  2. A collection of mental and physical states

  3. A permanent, unchanging substance

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Buddhist theory of the self is called 'anatta' and is the belief that the self is not a permanent, unchanging substance, but rather a collection of mental and physical states.

The Jain theory of the self is based on the principle of:

  1. Anekantavada

  2. Syadvada

  3. Nayavada

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Jain theory of the self is based on the principles of anekantavada (multiple perspectives), syadvada (conditional predication), and nayavada (standpoint).

According to the Nyaya-Vaiseshika theory of the self, the self is:

  1. A conscious, immaterial substance

  2. A collection of mental and physical states

  3. A permanent, unchanging substance

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Nyaya-Vaiseshika theory of the self is called 'purusha' and is the belief that the true self is a conscious, immaterial substance.

Which of the following is NOT a theory of the self in Indian philosophy?

  1. Atman

  2. Brahman

  3. Anatta

  4. Purusha


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Brahman is the ultimate reality in Hinduism, not a theory of the self.

According to the Upanishads, the true self is:

  1. The individual soul

  2. The universal soul

  3. The combination of the individual and universal souls

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Upanishads teach that the true self is the universal soul, or Brahman, which is the source of all existence.

The Buddhist theory of the self is called:

  1. Anatta

  2. Atman

  3. Brahman

  4. Purusha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Anatta means 'no-self' and is the Buddhist belief that there is no permanent, unchanging self.

According to the Jain theory of the self, the true self is:

  1. The individual soul

  2. The universal soul

  3. The combination of the individual and universal souls

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Jain theory of the self is called 'jiva' and is the belief that the true self is the individual soul.

The Nyaya-Vaiseshika theory of the self is called:

  1. Atman

  2. Brahman

  3. Purusha

  4. Jiva


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Nyaya-Vaiseshika theory of the self is called 'purusha' and is the belief that the true self is a conscious, immaterial substance.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the true self according to the Upanishads?

  1. It is eternal

  2. It is unchanging

  3. It is blissful

  4. It is separate from the body


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Upanishads teach that the true self is not separate from the body, but rather is the source of all existence.

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