Comparison of Indian and Western Thought

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Why does Indian thought view bheda buddhi as a form of ignorance?

Because it symbolizes happiness and comfort.

Because it represents progress over time.

Because it is an epistemological category. (correct)

Because it is an ontological category.

How does Indian thought differ from Western thought in terms of human change?

Indian thought believes in progress over time.

Indian thought does not value perfection or goodness.

Indian thought operates with the principle of evolution.

Indian thought believes in cyclicity and decay. (correct)

Why are Indians sceptical about the concept of development according to the text?

Because they aim at comfort more than progress.

Because they believe in the principle of evolution.

Because they value constantly struggling for perfection. (correct)

Because development leads to happiness and harmony.

How does the Indian knowledge system demonstrate tolerance for different viewpoints?

By promoting disagreement and disputes. Signup and view all the answers

In Indian thought, what is the direction of human change as opposed to Western thought?

Toward decay rather than progress. Signup and view all the answers

How do Indian thinkers view originality according to the text?

They disclaim originality even among the most original thinkers. Signup and view all the answers

What is the ultimate goal for true individual freedom according to the text?

Moksa Signup and view all the answers

Which ethical imperative is responsible for preventing life from degenerating into a mere worldly pursuit of desires?

Dharma Signup and view all the answers

What may life end in if the ethical brackets of dharma and moksa are absent or removed?

Failure and frustration Signup and view all the answers

What concept does the post-modernist argument for plurality and nihilism align most with?

Moksa Signup and view all the answers

In the context of Indian Knowledge Systems, what do Dharma, Artha, Kama, and Moksa collectively form?

Ethical framework Signup and view all the answers

What serves as the instrument or means to achieving Moksa according to the text?

Knowledge Signup and view all the answers

What is at the heart of the conflict model discussed in the text?

Western man's dominion over nature Signup and view all the answers

In the conflict model presented, what is knowledge considered to be?

A means to achieve comfort Signup and view all the answers

How is knowledge viewed in the conflict model compared to Christian ontology?

Interiorized and spiritual in Christian ontology, exteriorized and empirical in the conflict model Signup and view all the answers

What purpose does Western man aim to achieve by bending nature to his will?

Maintaining and extending dominion for comfort Signup and view all the answers

How does the conflict model impact Christian dogma according to the text?

Leads to the collapse of faith Signup and view all the answers

In the conflict model described, how is knowledge stored?

Stored outside the mind in authoritative texts Signup and view all the answers