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Self and Postmodernism in Indian Philosophy

Description: This quiz is designed to assess your understanding of the concept of Self and Postmodernism in Indian Philosophy. It covers various aspects of the topic, including the postmodern critique of the self, the deconstruction of the self in Indian philosophy, and the implications of postmodernism for the understanding of the self.
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Which Indian philosopher is known for his critique of the self as a unified and coherent entity?

  1. Adi Shankara

  2. Nagarjuna

  3. Bhartrihari

  4. Ramanuja


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Nagarjuna, a prominent Madhyamaka Buddhist philosopher, argued that the self is empty of any inherent existence and is constantly changing, thus rejecting the notion of a fixed and permanent self.

What is the central idea behind the postmodern critique of the self?

  1. The self is a social construct.

  2. The self is a product of language.

  3. The self is a fluid and dynamic entity.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Postmodernism challenges the traditional notion of the self as a unified and coherent entity, arguing that the self is shaped by social, cultural, and linguistic factors, and is constantly in flux.

Which Indian philosophical school emphasizes the non-dual nature of the self and the ultimate reality?

  1. Advaita Vedanta

  2. Dvaita Vedanta

  3. Vishishtadvaita Vedanta

  4. Nyaya


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Advaita Vedanta, propounded by Adi Shankara, asserts that the individual self (jiva) is ultimately identical with the universal self (Brahman), and that the distinction between the two is an illusion.

What is the term used in Indian philosophy to describe the deconstruction of the self into its constituent elements?

  1. Anatta

  2. Sunyata

  3. Maya

  4. Avidya


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Anatta, a key concept in Buddhism, refers to the doctrine of non-self, which asserts that there is no permanent, unchanging self or soul.

Which postmodern philosopher argued that the self is a fragmented and dispersed entity?

  1. Michel Foucault

  2. Jacques Derrida

  3. Jean-François Lyotard

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Postmodern philosophers such as Michel Foucault, Jacques Derrida, and Jean-François Lyotard have challenged the traditional notion of the self as a unified and coherent entity, arguing that it is fragmented, dispersed, and constantly shifting.

What is the term used in Indian philosophy to describe the illusory nature of the world and the self?

  1. Maya

  2. Sunyata

  3. Anatta

  4. Avidya


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Maya, a central concept in Advaita Vedanta, refers to the illusory nature of the world and the self, which are seen as projections of the mind.

Which Indian philosopher argued that the self is a product of language and social interactions?

  1. Bhartrihari

  2. Nagarjuna

  3. Adi Shankara

  4. Ramanuja


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bhartrihari, a prominent grammarian and philosopher, argued that the self is constructed through language and social interactions, and that it is not an inherent or essential entity.

What is the term used in Indian philosophy to describe the ignorance or lack of awareness of the true nature of reality?

  1. Maya

  2. Sunyata

  3. Anatta

  4. Avidya


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Avidya, a key concept in Advaita Vedanta, refers to the ignorance or lack of awareness of the true nature of reality, which is seen as the root cause of suffering.

Which postmodern philosopher argued that the self is a site of power relations and discursive practices?

  1. Michel Foucault

  2. Jacques Derrida

  3. Jean-François Lyotard

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Michel Foucault, a prominent postmodern philosopher, argued that the self is not a fixed and stable entity, but rather a site of power relations and discursive practices that shape and regulate individual identities.

What is the term used in Indian philosophy to describe the ultimate goal of spiritual realization?

  1. Moksha

  2. Nirvana

  3. Samadhi

  4. Brahman


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Moksha, a central concept in Indian philosophy, refers to the ultimate goal of spiritual realization, which involves liberation from the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth.

Which postmodern philosopher argued that the self is a fluid and dynamic entity that is constantly being constructed and reconstructed?

  1. Michel Foucault

  2. Jacques Derrida

  3. Jean-François Lyotard

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Jean-François Lyotard, a prominent postmodern philosopher, argued that the self is not a fixed and stable entity, but rather a fluid and dynamic entity that is constantly being constructed and reconstructed through social interactions and cultural practices.

What is the term used in Indian philosophy to describe the state of non-dual consciousness?

  1. Advaita

  2. Dvaita

  3. Vishishtadvaita

  4. Nyaya


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Advaita, a key concept in Advaita Vedanta, refers to the state of non-dual consciousness, in which the individual self (jiva) realizes its identity with the universal self (Brahman).

Which postmodern philosopher argued that the self is a product of cultural narratives and social practices?

  1. Michel Foucault

  2. Jacques Derrida

  3. Jean-François Lyotard

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Postmodern philosophers such as Michel Foucault, Jacques Derrida, and Jean-François Lyotard have argued that the self is not a fixed and stable entity, but rather a product of cultural narratives and social practices that shape and regulate individual identities.

What is the term used in Indian philosophy to describe the concept of the universal self?

  1. Atman

  2. Brahman

  3. Ishvara

  4. Maya


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Brahman, a central concept in Indian philosophy, refers to the universal self or ultimate reality, which is seen as the source of all existence.

Which postmodern philosopher argued that the self is a site of resistance and subversion against dominant discourses?

  1. Michel Foucault

  2. Jacques Derrida

  3. Jean-François Lyotard

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Postmodern philosophers such as Michel Foucault, Jacques Derrida, and Jean-François Lyotard have argued that the self is not a passive recipient of dominant discourses, but rather a site of resistance and subversion, where individuals can challenge and transform the norms and values that shape their identities.

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