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Which classification criteria is used to divide Indian philosophy into āstika and nāstika schools?
Which classification criteria is used to divide Indian philosophy into āstika and nāstika schools?
- Whether it believes in the existence of multiple gods
- Whether it believes in the premises of Brahman and Atman
- Whether it believes in afterlife and Devas
- Whether it believes in the Vedas as a valid source of knowledge (correct)
Which group of schools embraces the Vedas as an essential source of its foundations?
Which group of schools embraces the Vedas as an essential source of its foundations?
- Āstika group (correct)
- Nāstika group
- Both āstika and nāstika groups
- None of the above
How many major (āstika) schools of Vedic philosophy are there?
How many major (āstika) schools of Vedic philosophy are there?
- Three
- Ten
- Six (correct)
- Five
Which school of Indian philosophy does not believe in the Vedas as a valid source of knowledge?
Which school of Indian philosophy does not believe in the Vedas as a valid source of knowledge?
How many major heterodox (nāstika or sramanic) schools of Indian philosophy are there?
How many major heterodox (nāstika or sramanic) schools of Indian philosophy are there?
Study Notes
Classification of Indian Philosophy
- The classification of Indian philosophy into āstika and nāstika schools is based on whether they accept the authority of the Vedas.
Āstika Schools
- Āstika schools are those that accept the Vedas as an essential source of their foundations.
- There are six major āstika schools of Vedic philosophy.
Nāstika Schools
- Nāstika schools are those that do not accept the Vedas as a valid source of knowledge.
- There are three major heterodox (nāstika or sramanic) schools of Indian philosophy.
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Test your knowledge of Indian philosophy with this quiz! Learn about the diverse philosophical traditions of the Indian subcontinent, including the āstika and nāstika schools of thought. Explore the influence of the Vedas and discover if you can identify the key concepts and philosophers in this ancient and rich philosophical tradition.
