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The Philosophy of J. Krishnamurti and His Concept of Truth

Description: This quiz is designed to assess your understanding of the philosophy of J. Krishnamurti and his concept of truth. Krishnamurti was a renowned Indian philosopher, speaker, and writer who emphasized the importance of self-awareness, freedom from conditioning, and the pursuit of truth through direct experience.
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According to Krishnamurti, what is the primary obstacle to self-realization?

  1. Attachment to material possessions

  2. Fear of death

  3. Ignorance of the true nature of reality

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Krishnamurti believed that self-realization is hindered by our attachment to material possessions, our fear of death, and our ignorance of the true nature of reality.

What did Krishnamurti mean by the term 'conditioning'?

  1. The process of acquiring knowledge and beliefs from our environment

  2. The accumulation of material possessions

  3. The development of habits and patterns of behavior

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Krishnamurti used the term 'conditioning' to refer to the process by which we develop habits and patterns of behavior that limit our freedom and prevent us from experiencing reality directly.

According to Krishnamurti, what is the key to breaking free from conditioning?

  1. Self-awareness

  2. Meditation

  3. Inquiry

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Krishnamurti believed that self-awareness, meditation, and inquiry are all essential for breaking free from conditioning and experiencing reality directly.

What did Krishnamurti mean by the term 'truth'?

  1. A set of beliefs or doctrines that are held to be true

  2. The ultimate reality that underlies all phenomena

  3. A subjective experience that is unique to each individual

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Krishnamurti rejected the idea of truth as a set of beliefs or doctrines, as well as the idea of truth as a subjective experience. He believed that truth is something that can only be experienced directly, without the mediation of thought or language.

According to Krishnamurti, how can we experience truth directly?

  1. Through meditation

  2. Through inquiry

  3. Through self-awareness

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Krishnamurti believed that truth can be experienced directly through meditation, inquiry, and self-awareness.

What did Krishnamurti mean by the term 'choiceless awareness'?

  1. A state of consciousness in which there is no distinction between the observer and the observed

  2. A state of consciousness in which there is no judgment or evaluation

  3. A state of consciousness in which there is no attachment to outcomes

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Krishnamurti used the term 'choiceless awareness' to refer to a state of consciousness in which there is no distinction between the observer and the observed, no judgment or evaluation, and no attachment to outcomes.

According to Krishnamurti, what is the relationship between love and truth?

  1. Love is the expression of truth

  2. Truth is the foundation of love

  3. Love and truth are inseparable

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Krishnamurti believed that love and truth are inseparable, and that one cannot exist without the other.

What did Krishnamurti mean by the term 'revolution'?

  1. A radical change in the social and political order

  2. A radical change in the way we think and perceive the world

  3. A radical change in the way we relate to ourselves and others

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Krishnamurti used the term 'revolution' to refer to a radical change in the social and political order, the way we think and perceive the world, and the way we relate to ourselves and others.

According to Krishnamurti, what is the purpose of education?

  1. To help students acquire knowledge and skills

  2. To help students develop their critical thinking skills

  3. To help students become more aware of themselves and the world around them

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Krishnamurti believed that the purpose of education is to help students acquire knowledge and skills, develop their critical thinking skills, and become more aware of themselves and the world around them.

What did Krishnamurti mean by the term 'the observer'?

  1. The part of us that is separate from our thoughts and feelings

  2. The part of us that is aware of our thoughts and feelings

  3. The part of us that is able to control our thoughts and feelings

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Krishnamurti used the term 'the observer' to refer to the part of us that is aware of our thoughts and feelings, but is not identified with them.

According to Krishnamurti, what is the relationship between the observer and the observed?

  1. The observer is separate from the observed

  2. The observer is identical to the observed

  3. The observer and the observed are interdependent

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Krishnamurti believed that the observer and the observed are interdependent, and that one cannot exist without the other.

What did Krishnamurti mean by the term 'the thinker'?

  1. The part of us that is responsible for our thoughts

  2. The part of us that is responsible for our actions

  3. The part of us that is responsible for our emotions

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Krishnamurti used the term 'the thinker' to refer to the part of us that is responsible for our thoughts.

According to Krishnamurti, what is the relationship between the thinker and the thought?

  1. The thinker is separate from the thought

  2. The thinker is identical to the thought

  3. The thinker and the thought are interdependent

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Krishnamurti believed that the thinker and the thought are interdependent, and that one cannot exist without the other.

What did Krishnamurti mean by the term 'the self'?

  1. The part of us that is separate from our thoughts, feelings, and experiences

  2. The part of us that is aware of our thoughts, feelings, and experiences

  3. The part of us that is able to control our thoughts, feelings, and experiences

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Krishnamurti rejected the idea of the self as a separate entity, and believed that the self is an illusion created by the mind.

According to Krishnamurti, what is the relationship between the self and the world?

  1. The self is separate from the world

  2. The self is identical to the world

  3. The self and the world are interdependent

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Krishnamurti believed that the self and the world are interdependent, and that one cannot exist without the other.

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