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The Role of Causality in Indian Linguistic Philosophy

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What is the central idea of the Nyaya theory of causation?

  1. Causation is a relation between two events.

  2. Causation is a relation between two objects.

  3. Causation is a relation between two properties.

  4. Causation is a relation between two states of affairs.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

According to the Nyaya theory, causation is a relation between two events, one of which is the cause and the other is the effect.

What is the difference between the Nyaya and Buddhist theories of causation?

  1. The Nyaya theory is based on the idea of efficient causation, while the Buddhist theory is based on the idea of dependent origination.

  2. The Nyaya theory is based on the idea of material causation, while the Buddhist theory is based on the idea of mental causation.

  3. The Nyaya theory is based on the idea of universal causation, while the Buddhist theory is based on the idea of particular causation.

  4. The Nyaya theory is based on the idea of linear causation, while the Buddhist theory is based on the idea of circular causation.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Nyaya theory of causation is based on the idea of efficient causation, which means that the cause is the agent that brings about the effect. The Buddhist theory of causation, on the other hand, is based on the idea of dependent origination, which means that the cause and effect are mutually dependent on each other.

What is the role of language in the Nyaya theory of causation?

  1. Language is used to express the causal relation between two events.

  2. Language is used to define the concepts of cause and effect.

  3. Language is used to argue for the existence of causation.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

In the Nyaya theory of causation, language plays a crucial role in expressing the causal relation between two events, defining the concepts of cause and effect, and arguing for the existence of causation.

What is the role of language in the Buddhist theory of causation?

  1. Language is used to express the causal relation between two events.

  2. Language is used to define the concepts of cause and effect.

  3. Language is used to argue for the existence of causation.

  4. None of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

In the Buddhist theory of causation, language does not play a significant role in expressing the causal relation between two events, defining the concepts of cause and effect, or arguing for the existence of causation.

What is the significance of the concept of satkaryavada in the Nyaya theory of causation?

  1. It means that the effect is pre-existent in the cause.

  2. It means that the effect is produced by the cause.

  3. It means that the effect is identical to the cause.

  4. It means that the effect is different from the cause.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The concept of satkaryavada in the Nyaya theory of causation means that the effect is pre-existent in the cause in a potential form.

What is the significance of the concept of asatkaryavada in the Buddhist theory of causation?

  1. It means that the effect is pre-existent in the cause.

  2. It means that the effect is produced by the cause.

  3. It means that the effect is identical to the cause.

  4. It means that the effect is different from the cause.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The concept of asatkaryavada in the Buddhist theory of causation means that the effect is different from the cause and is not pre-existent in the cause.

What is the role of the concept of anvayavyabhicara in the Nyaya theory of causation?

  1. It is a method for determining the causal relation between two events.

  2. It is a method for defining the concepts of cause and effect.

  3. It is a method for arguing for the existence of causation.

  4. None of the above.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The concept of anvayavyabhicara in the Nyaya theory of causation is a method for determining the causal relation between two events by examining their constant conjunction and invariable succession.

What is the role of the concept of vyapti in the Nyaya theory of causation?

  1. It is a method for determining the causal relation between two events.

  2. It is a method for defining the concepts of cause and effect.

  3. It is a method for arguing for the existence of causation.

  4. None of the above.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The concept of vyapti in the Nyaya theory of causation is a method for defining the concepts of cause and effect by examining their universal and invariable connection.

What is the role of the concept of hetu in the Nyaya theory of causation?

  1. It is a method for determining the causal relation between two events.

  2. It is a method for defining the concepts of cause and effect.

  3. It is a method for arguing for the existence of causation.

  4. None of the above.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The concept of hetu in the Nyaya theory of causation is a method for arguing for the existence of causation by examining the logical connection between the cause and the effect.

What is the role of the concept of pratyaksa in the Nyaya theory of causation?

  1. It is a method for determining the causal relation between two events.

  2. It is a method for defining the concepts of cause and effect.

  3. It is a method for arguing for the existence of causation.

  4. None of the above.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The concept of pratyaksa in the Nyaya theory of causation is a method for determining the causal relation between two events by observing their direct and immediate connection.

What is the role of the concept of anumana in the Nyaya theory of causation?

  1. It is a method for determining the causal relation between two events.

  2. It is a method for defining the concepts of cause and effect.

  3. It is a method for arguing for the existence of causation.

  4. None of the above.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The concept of anumana in the Nyaya theory of causation is a method for arguing for the existence of causation by examining the logical connection between the cause and the effect.

What is the role of the concept of sabda in the Nyaya theory of causation?

  1. It is a method for determining the causal relation between two events.

  2. It is a method for defining the concepts of cause and effect.

  3. It is a method for arguing for the existence of causation.

  4. None of the above.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The concept of sabda in the Nyaya theory of causation is a method for defining the concepts of cause and effect by examining the linguistic usage of these terms.

What is the role of the concept of arthapatti in the Nyaya theory of causation?

  1. It is a method for determining the causal relation between two events.

  2. It is a method for defining the concepts of cause and effect.

  3. It is a method for arguing for the existence of causation.

  4. None of the above.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The concept of arthapatti in the Nyaya theory of causation is a method for arguing for the existence of causation by examining the logical necessity of the causal relation.

What is the role of the concept of upamana in the Nyaya theory of causation?

  1. It is a method for determining the causal relation between two events.

  2. It is a method for defining the concepts of cause and effect.

  3. It is a method for arguing for the existence of causation.

  4. None of the above.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The concept of upamana in the Nyaya theory of causation is a method for determining the causal relation between two events by examining their similarity to other causal relations.

What is the role of the concept of anupalabdhi in the Nyaya theory of causation?

  1. It is a method for determining the causal relation between two events.

  2. It is a method for defining the concepts of cause and effect.

  3. It is a method for arguing for the existence of causation.

  4. None of the above.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The concept of anupalabdhi in the Nyaya theory of causation is a method for arguing for the existence of causation by examining the absence of a cause in the absence of an effect.

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