Time and Reality in Indian Philosophy
Description: This quiz covers the concept of time and reality in Indian philosophy, exploring the various perspectives and theories put forth by different schools of thought. | |
Number of Questions: 15 | |
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Which school of Indian philosophy emphasizes the concept of 'maya' or illusion, viewing the world as a transient and deceptive manifestation?
In Nyaya-Vaisheshika philosophy, what is the term for the fundamental building blocks of reality?
Which school of Indian philosophy posits that time is a real and independent entity, distinct from the mind and matter?
In Advaita Vedanta, what is the term for the state of consciousness in which the individual soul realizes its unity with Brahman?
Which school of Indian philosophy emphasizes the concept of 'karma' and 'samsara', the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth?
In Nyaya philosophy, what is the term for the logical fallacy of mistaking a part for the whole?
Which school of Indian philosophy posits that the universe is composed of five fundamental elements: earth, water, fire, air, and ether?
In Advaita Vedanta, what is the term for the non-dualistic state in which the individual soul transcends all distinctions and realizes its unity with Brahman?
Which school of Indian philosophy emphasizes the concept of 'gunas' or qualities, positing that all physical and mental phenomena are composed of three fundamental qualities?
In Nyaya philosophy, what is the term for the logical fallacy of affirming the consequent?
Which school of Indian philosophy emphasizes the concept of 'dharma' or righteous conduct, positing that the purpose of human life is to fulfill one's duties and obligations?
In Advaita Vedanta, what is the term for the state of consciousness in which the individual soul experiences the bliss of realizing its unity with Brahman?
Which school of Indian philosophy posits that the universe is composed of two fundamental principles: Purusha (consciousness) and Prakriti (matter)?
In Nyaya philosophy, what is the term for the logical fallacy of denying the antecedent?
Which school of Indian philosophy emphasizes the concept of 'moksha' or liberation, positing that the goal of human life is to attain freedom from the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth?