The Problem of Free Will in Indian Philosophy
Description: This quiz is designed to assess your understanding of the concept of free will in Indian philosophy. It covers various perspectives and arguments related to the existence and nature of free will, as well as the implications of these ideas for ethical and religious thought. | |
Number of Questions: 15 | |
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Which ancient Indian philosophical school is known for its emphasis on the concept of karma and the idea that one's actions in this life determine their fate in the next?
According to the Nyaya-Vaisheshika school, what is the primary cause of human action?
In the context of Indian philosophy, what is the term for the idea that the self is ultimately free from all desires and attachments?
Which Indian philosopher argued that the concept of free will is incompatible with the idea of a predetermined universe?
According to the Advaita Vedanta school, what is the ultimate reality that underlies all existence?
In the context of Indian philosophy, what is the term for the idea that the individual self is an illusion and that there is only one ultimate reality?
Which Indian philosopher argued that the concept of free will is compatible with the idea of a predetermined universe, as long as the universe is itself governed by moral laws?
According to the Vishishtadvaita Vedanta school, what is the relationship between Brahman and the individual self?
Which Indian philosopher argued that the concept of free will is compatible with the idea of a predetermined universe, as long as there is a distinction between the higher self and the lower self?
According to the Dvaita Vedanta school, what is the relationship between Brahman and the individual self?
Which Indian philosopher argued that the concept of free will is compatible with the idea of a predetermined universe, as long as there is a distinction between the soul and the body?
According to the Dvaitadvaita Vedanta school, what is the relationship between Brahman and the individual self?
Which Indian philosopher argued that the concept of free will is compatible with the idea of a predetermined universe, as long as there is a distinction between the higher self and the lower self, and between the soul and the body?
According to the Shuddhadvaita Vedanta school, what is the relationship between Brahman and the individual self?
Which Indian philosopher argued that the concept of free will is compatible with the idea of a predetermined universe, as long as there is a distinction between the higher self and the lower self, the soul and the body, and between the individual self and the cosmic self?