The Philosophy of Emotion and Consciousness

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According to the Nyaya school of Indian philosophy, what is the primary emotion?

  1. Love

  2. Anger

  3. Happiness

  4. Sadness


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Nyaya school holds that love is the primary emotion, as it is the basis for all other emotions.

What is the term used in Indian philosophy to refer to the state of being fully aware and conscious?

  1. Samadhi

  2. Moksha

  3. Nirvana

  4. Brahman


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Samadhi is the term used in Indian philosophy to refer to the state of being fully aware and conscious.

Which of the following is NOT a type of consciousness according to the Advaita Vedanta school of Indian philosophy?

  1. Waking consciousness

  2. Dream consciousness

  3. Deep sleep consciousness

  4. Cosmic consciousness


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Cosmic consciousness is not a type of consciousness according to the Advaita Vedanta school of Indian philosophy.

What is the term used in Indian philosophy to refer to the idea that the mind and body are two distinct entities?

  1. Dvaita

  2. Advaita

  3. Vishishtadvaita

  4. Bhedabheda


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dvaita is the term used in Indian philosophy to refer to the idea that the mind and body are two distinct entities.

According to the Samkhya school of Indian philosophy, what are the three gunas, or qualities, that make up the material world?

  1. Sattva, rajas, and tamas

  2. Prakriti, purusha, and buddhi

  3. Atman, brahman, and maya

  4. Dharma, artha, and kama


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sattva, rajas, and tamas are the three gunas, or qualities, that make up the material world according to the Samkhya school of Indian philosophy.

What is the term used in Indian philosophy to refer to the idea that the self is an illusion?

  1. Anatman

  2. Atman

  3. Brahman

  4. Maya


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Anatman is the term used in Indian philosophy to refer to the idea that the self is an illusion.

Which of the following is NOT a type of emotion according to the Vaisheshika school of Indian philosophy?

  1. Love

  2. Anger

  3. Happiness

  4. Desire


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Desire is not a type of emotion according to the Vaisheshika school of Indian philosophy.

What is the term used in Indian philosophy to refer to the idea that the mind is a product of the brain?

  1. Materialism

  2. Idealism

  3. Dualism

  4. Phenomenalism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Materialism is the term used in Indian philosophy to refer to the idea that the mind is a product of the brain.

According to the Mimamsa school of Indian philosophy, what is the primary goal of human life?

  1. Moksha

  2. Dharma

  3. Artha

  4. Kama


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Dharma is the primary goal of human life according to the Mimamsa school of Indian philosophy.

What is the term used in Indian philosophy to refer to the idea that the world is a manifestation of consciousness?

  1. Idealism

  2. Materialism

  3. Dualism

  4. Phenomenalism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Idealism is the term used in Indian philosophy to refer to the idea that the world is a manifestation of consciousness.

Which of the following is NOT a type of consciousness according to the Yoga school of Indian philosophy?

  1. Waking consciousness

  2. Dream consciousness

  3. Deep sleep consciousness

  4. Cosmic consciousness


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Cosmic consciousness is not a type of consciousness according to the Yoga school of Indian philosophy.

What is the term used in Indian philosophy to refer to the idea that the mind and body are one and the same?

  1. Advaita

  2. Dvaita

  3. Vishishtadvaita

  4. Bhedabheda


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Advaita is the term used in Indian philosophy to refer to the idea that the mind and body are one and the same.

According to the Nyaya school of Indian philosophy, what is the primary cause of suffering?

  1. Ignorance

  2. Desire

  3. Attachment

  4. Aversion


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ignorance is the primary cause of suffering according to the Nyaya school of Indian philosophy.

What is the term used in Indian philosophy to refer to the idea that the world is an illusion?

  1. Maya

  2. Brahman

  3. Atman

  4. Anatman


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Maya is the term used in Indian philosophy to refer to the idea that the world is an illusion.

Which of the following is NOT a type of emotion according to the Advaita Vedanta school of Indian philosophy?

  1. Love

  2. Anger

  3. Happiness

  4. Sadness


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sadness is not a type of emotion according to the Advaita Vedanta school of Indian philosophy.

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