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The Relationship Between Space and Consciousness in Indian Philosophy

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Which ancient Indian philosophical school held that space is the ultimate reality and that consciousness is a product of space?

  1. Vedanta

  2. Nyaya

  3. Vaisheshika

  4. Samkhya


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Samkhya school of Indian philosophy posits that space is the ultimate reality and that consciousness is a product of space.

According to the Advaita Vedanta school of Indian philosophy, what is the relationship between space and consciousness?

  1. Space and consciousness are identical.

  2. Space is a product of consciousness.

  3. Consciousness is a product of space.

  4. Space and consciousness are separate and distinct.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Advaita Vedanta teaches that space and consciousness are identical, and that the universe is a manifestation of consciousness.

In the Nyaya school of Indian philosophy, what is the role of space in the process of perception?

  1. Space is the medium through which objects are perceived.

  2. Space is the object of perception.

  3. Space is the subject of perception.

  4. Space is not involved in the process of perception.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nyaya holds that space is the medium through which objects are perceived, and that it is a necessary condition for perception to occur.

Which Indian philosopher argued that space is a mental construct and that it does not exist independently of consciousness?

  1. Vasubandhu

  2. Nagarjuna

  3. Shankara

  4. Ramanuja


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Vasubandhu, a Buddhist philosopher, argued that space is a mental construct and that it does not exist independently of consciousness.

According to the Vaisheshika school of Indian philosophy, what is the relationship between space and time?

  1. Space and time are identical.

  2. Space is a product of time.

  3. Time is a product of space.

  4. Space and time are separate and distinct.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Vaisheshika posits that space and time are separate and distinct entities, and that they are both fundamental aspects of reality.

In the Mimamsa school of Indian philosophy, what is the role of space in the performance of rituals?

  1. Space is the object of rituals.

  2. Space is the subject of rituals.

  3. Space is the medium through which rituals are performed.

  4. Space is not involved in the performance of rituals.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Mimamsa holds that space is the medium through which rituals are performed, and that it is a necessary condition for rituals to be effective.

Which Indian philosopher argued that space is a real entity and that it is distinct from consciousness?

  1. Vasubandhu

  2. Nagarjuna

  3. Shankara

  4. Ramanuja


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Ramanuja, a Vaishnava philosopher, argued that space is a real entity and that it is distinct from consciousness.

According to the Yoga school of Indian philosophy, what is the relationship between space and the mind?

  1. Space is a product of the mind.

  2. The mind is a product of space.

  3. Space and the mind are identical.

  4. Space and the mind are separate and distinct.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Yoga teaches that space and the mind are identical, and that the universe is a manifestation of consciousness.

In the Charvaka school of Indian philosophy, what is the role of space in the process of perception?

  1. Space is the medium through which objects are perceived.

  2. Space is the object of perception.

  3. Space is the subject of perception.

  4. Space is not involved in the process of perception.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Charvaka holds that space is not involved in the process of perception, and that perception is a direct interaction between the senses and objects.

Which Indian philosopher argued that space is a real entity and that it is the cause of consciousness?

  1. Vasubandhu

  2. Nagarjuna

  3. Shankara

  4. Madhva


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Madhva, a Dvaita philosopher, argued that space is a real entity and that it is the cause of consciousness.

According to the Jain school of Indian philosophy, what is the relationship between space and matter?

  1. Space is a product of matter.

  2. Matter is a product of space.

  3. Space and matter are identical.

  4. Space and matter are separate and distinct.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Jainism posits that space and matter are separate and distinct entities, and that they are both fundamental aspects of reality.

In the Buddhist school of Indian philosophy, what is the role of space in the process of enlightenment?

  1. Space is the object of enlightenment.

  2. Space is the subject of enlightenment.

  3. Space is the medium through which enlightenment is achieved.

  4. Space is not involved in the process of enlightenment.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Buddhism teaches that enlightenment is a state of mind that is achieved through the practice of meditation and mindfulness, and that space is not involved in this process.

Which Indian philosopher argued that space is a mental construct and that it is dependent on consciousness?

  1. Vasubandhu

  2. Nagarjuna

  3. Shankara

  4. Ramanuja


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Nagarjuna, a Madhyamaka Buddhist philosopher, argued that space is a mental construct and that it is dependent on consciousness.

According to the Nyaya school of Indian philosophy, what is the relationship between space and time?

  1. Space and time are identical.

  2. Space is a product of time.

  3. Time is a product of space.

  4. Space and time are separate and distinct.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Nyaya posits that space and time are separate and distinct entities, and that they are both fundamental aspects of reality.

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