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Why does Indian thought view bheda buddhi as a form of ignorance?
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?
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?
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?
How does the Indian knowledge system demonstrate tolerance for different viewpoints?
In Indian thought, what is the direction of human change as opposed to Western thought?
In Indian thought, what is the direction of human change as opposed to Western thought?
How do Indian thinkers view originality according to the text?
How do Indian thinkers view originality according to the text?
What is the ultimate goal for true individual freedom according to the text?
What is the ultimate goal for true individual freedom according to the text?
Which ethical imperative is responsible for preventing life from degenerating into a mere worldly pursuit of desires?
Which ethical imperative is responsible for preventing life from degenerating into a mere worldly pursuit of desires?
What may life end in if the ethical brackets of dharma and moksa are absent or removed?
What may life end in if the ethical brackets of dharma and moksa are absent or removed?
What concept does the post-modernist argument for plurality and nihilism align most with?
What concept does the post-modernist argument for plurality and nihilism align most with?
In the context of Indian Knowledge Systems, what do Dharma, Artha, Kama, and Moksa collectively form?
In the context of Indian Knowledge Systems, what do Dharma, Artha, Kama, and Moksa collectively form?
What serves as the instrument or means to achieving Moksa according to the text?
What serves as the instrument or means to achieving Moksa according to the text?
What is at the heart of the conflict model discussed in the text?
What is at the heart of the conflict model discussed in the text?
In the conflict model presented, what is knowledge considered to be?
In the conflict model presented, what is knowledge considered to be?
How is knowledge viewed in the conflict model compared to Christian ontology?
How is knowledge viewed in the conflict model compared to Christian ontology?
What purpose does Western man aim to achieve by bending nature to his will?
What purpose does Western man aim to achieve by bending nature to his will?
How does the conflict model impact Christian dogma according to the text?
How does the conflict model impact Christian dogma according to the text?
In the conflict model described, how is knowledge stored?
In the conflict model described, how is knowledge stored?
