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The Samkhya School of Philosophy and its Theory of Dualism

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What is the central tenet of the Samkhya School of Philosophy?

  1. The world is composed of two ultimate realities: purusha and prakriti.

  2. The world is an illusion.

  3. The world is composed of five elements: earth, water, fire, air, and ether.

  4. The world is composed of three gunas: sattva, rajas, and tamas.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Samkhya School of Philosophy is a dualist philosophy that posits the existence of two ultimate realities: purusha (consciousness) and prakriti (matter).

What is purusha?

  1. Consciousness.

  2. Matter.

  3. The five elements.

  4. The three gunas.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Purusha is the conscious principle in the Samkhya School of Philosophy. It is pure consciousness, devoid of any qualities or attributes.

What is prakriti?

  1. Consciousness.

  2. Matter.

  3. The five elements.

  4. The three gunas.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Prakriti is the material principle in the Samkhya School of Philosophy. It is the source of all material objects and phenomena.

What are the three gunas?

  1. Sattva, rajas, and tamas.

  2. Earth, water, fire, air, and ether.

  3. Consciousness, matter, and time.

  4. Purusha, prakriti, and mahat.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The three gunas are sattva, rajas, and tamas. Sattva is the guna of purity, goodness, and light. Rajas is the guna of passion, activity, and energy. Tamas is the guna of darkness, ignorance, and inertia.

What is the relationship between purusha and prakriti?

  1. They are two independent realities.

  2. They are two aspects of the same reality.

  3. They are in a state of constant conflict.

  4. They are in a state of perfect harmony.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Samkhya School of Philosophy posits that purusha and prakriti are two independent realities. They are not related to each other in any way.

What is the goal of the Samkhya School of Philosophy?

  1. To achieve liberation from the cycle of birth and rebirth.

  2. To attain union with God.

  3. To experience the highest state of consciousness.

  4. To understand the nature of reality.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The goal of the Samkhya School of Philosophy is to understand the nature of reality. This can be achieved through meditation and self-inquiry.

Who is the founder of the Samkhya School of Philosophy?

  1. Kapila.

  2. Gautama.

  3. Kanada.

  4. Patanjali.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kapila is the founder of the Samkhya School of Philosophy. He is said to have lived in the 6th century BCE.

What is the main text of the Samkhya School of Philosophy?

  1. The Samkhya Karika.

  2. The Yoga Sutras.

  3. The Nyaya Sutras.

  4. The Vaiseshika Sutras.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Samkhya Karika is the main text of the Samkhya School of Philosophy. It was written by Ishvara Krishna in the 4th century CE.

What is the influence of the Samkhya School of Philosophy on other Indian philosophical schools?

  1. It influenced the development of the Yoga School of Philosophy.

  2. It influenced the development of the Nyaya School of Philosophy.

  3. It influenced the development of the Vaiseshika School of Philosophy.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Samkhya School of Philosophy influenced the development of the Yoga School of Philosophy, the Nyaya School of Philosophy, and the Vaiseshika School of Philosophy.

What is the significance of the Samkhya School of Philosophy in Indian philosophy?

  1. It is one of the six orthodox schools of Indian philosophy.

  2. It is the oldest school of Indian philosophy.

  3. It is the most influential school of Indian philosophy.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Samkhya School of Philosophy is one of the six orthodox schools of Indian philosophy. It is the oldest school of Indian philosophy. It is also the most influential school of Indian philosophy.

What are the main criticisms of the Samkhya School of Philosophy?

  1. It is too dualistic.

  2. It is too materialistic.

  3. It is too pessimistic.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Samkhya School of Philosophy has been criticized for being too dualistic, too materialistic, and too pessimistic.

How does the Samkhya School of Philosophy explain the problem of evil?

  1. Evil is caused by the three gunas.

  2. Evil is caused by the ignorance of purusha.

  3. Evil is caused by the attachment of purusha to prakriti.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Samkhya School of Philosophy explains the problem of evil by saying that evil is caused by the three gunas, the ignorance of purusha, and the attachment of purusha to prakriti.

What is the solution to the problem of evil according to the Samkhya School of Philosophy?

  1. To achieve liberation from the cycle of birth and rebirth.

  2. To attain union with God.

  3. To experience the highest state of consciousness.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The solution to the problem of evil according to the Samkhya School of Philosophy is to achieve liberation from the cycle of birth and rebirth.

What is the legacy of the Samkhya School of Philosophy?

  1. It has influenced the development of many other Indian philosophical schools.

  2. It has been studied and debated by philosophers for centuries.

  3. It is still a living tradition today.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Samkhya School of Philosophy has influenced the development of many other Indian philosophical schools. It has been studied and debated by philosophers for centuries. It is still a living tradition today.

What are some of the contemporary applications of the Samkhya School of Philosophy?

  1. It can be used to understand the nature of consciousness.

  2. It can be used to develop new approaches to psychotherapy.

  3. It can be used to develop new theories of ethics.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Samkhya School of Philosophy can be used to understand the nature of consciousness, to develop new approaches to psychotherapy, and to develop new theories of ethics.

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