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What is the term used to describe the definite judgment following a questioning state of the mind?
What is the term used to describe the definite judgment following a questioning state of the mind?
- Sruta
- Evitiya (correct)
- Mati
- Dharana
Which term describes the retention or holding of knowledge in the mind?
Which term describes the retention or holding of knowledge in the mind?
- Avadhi
- Mati
- Dhärana (correct)
- Evitiya
Which of the following is NOT considered a valid source of knowledge according to the discussed perspective?
Which of the following is NOT considered a valid source of knowledge according to the discussed perspective?
- Perception
- Inference
- Mati (correct)
- Testimony
What do the Jiain writers believe about ordinary knowledge types like mati and sruta?
What do the Jiain writers believe about ordinary knowledge types like mati and sruta?
What argument could a Cārvāka make regarding perception's validity?
What argument could a Cārvāka make regarding perception's validity?
Which of the following types of knowledge is considered immediate extraordinary knowledge?
Which of the following types of knowledge is considered immediate extraordinary knowledge?
How do Jiain writers justify the acceptance of non-perceptual sources of knowledge?
How do Jiain writers justify the acceptance of non-perceptual sources of knowledge?
Which two forms of ordinary knowledge are stated to precede the understanding of any authority?
Which two forms of ordinary knowledge are stated to precede the understanding of any authority?
What do Jainas say about different judgments regarding an object?
What do Jainas say about different judgments regarding an object?
Which type of relativity is associated with the Jaina worldview?
Which type of relativity is associated with the Jaina worldview?
How does the Jaina view of judgments differ from that of agnosticism?
How does the Jaina view of judgments differ from that of agnosticism?
What is a key characteristic of every object according to Jainism?
What is a key characteristic of every object according to Jainism?
What misunderstanding might arise from interpreting the Jaina term 'synt'?
What misunderstanding might arise from interpreting the Jaina term 'synt'?
Which philosopher's view is compared to that of the Jainas in terms of relativity?
Which philosopher's view is compared to that of the Jainas in terms of relativity?
What does the Jaina standpoint indicate about the nature of reality?
What does the Jaina standpoint indicate about the nature of reality?
Which of the following statements best reflects Jaina judgments?
Which of the following statements best reflects Jaina judgments?
What primarily determines how an object is characterized positively?
What primarily determines how an object is characterized positively?
Which of the following is NOT considered a positive characteristic of an object?
Which of the following is NOT considered a positive characteristic of an object?
According to the perspective outlined, what is the relationship between positive and negative characteristics?
According to the perspective outlined, what is the relationship between positive and negative characteristics?
What happens to the perception of an object as time changes?
What happens to the perception of an object as time changes?
Which of these factors is included in the characterization of an object?
Which of these factors is included in the characterization of an object?
What kind of characteristics are emphasized in the identification of an object?
What kind of characteristics are emphasized in the identification of an object?
Why is it problematic to think of an object as having a limited number of characteristics?
Why is it problematic to think of an object as having a limited number of characteristics?
How is negative characterization primarily understood?
How is negative characterization primarily understood?
What is considered the starting point of bondage or fall of the soul according to Jaina philosophy?
What is considered the starting point of bondage or fall of the soul according to Jaina philosophy?
Which of the following describes internal bondage in Jaina philosophy?
Which of the following describes internal bondage in Jaina philosophy?
What do Jaina writings suggest is necessary for liberation?
What do Jaina writings suggest is necessary for liberation?
In Jaina philosophy, what analogy is used to describe the interpenetration of matter and soul?
In Jaina philosophy, what analogy is used to describe the interpenetration of matter and soul?
According to the content, what must occur for the soul to cease being influenced by matter?
According to the content, what must occur for the soul to cease being influenced by matter?
What is the relevance of physical desires according to Jaina philosophy in relation to the soul?
What is the relevance of physical desires according to Jaina philosophy in relation to the soul?
What term is used to describe the internal bondage of the soul that results from unhealthy dispositions?
What term is used to describe the internal bondage of the soul that results from unhealthy dispositions?
What is indicated by the process of 'nirjara' in Jaina philosophy?
What is indicated by the process of 'nirjara' in Jaina philosophy?
What distinguishes essential characteristics from accidental characteristics in substances?
What distinguishes essential characteristics from accidental characteristics in substances?
According to Jain philosophy, how is substance defined?
According to Jain philosophy, how is substance defined?
What is meant by 'modification' in the context of characteristics of substances?
What is meant by 'modification' in the context of characteristics of substances?
Which of the following statements about essential characteristics is true?
Which of the following statements about essential characteristics is true?
How do Jain philosophers view the relationship between essential and accidental characteristics?
How do Jain philosophers view the relationship between essential and accidental characteristics?
What role do accidental characteristics play in the nature of a substance?
What role do accidental characteristics play in the nature of a substance?
What happens to a substance when its essential characteristics are lost?
What happens to a substance when its essential characteristics are lost?
In Jain philosophy, how are the essential characteristics of substances described?
In Jain philosophy, how are the essential characteristics of substances described?
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Study Notes
Jaina Philosophy and Realism
- Jaina thought posits that different judgments about an object reveal various aspects of its reality instead of being mere subjective opinions.
- A realistic view of truth is upheld by Jainas, contrasting with purely idealistic perspectives.
Relativity in Jaina Philosophy
- Jainism's perspective is compared to the Western theory of relativity, distinguishing between idealistic and realistic forms.
- Jaina relativity is classified as realistic, suggesting judgments depend on relational aspects of multi-faceted reality.
Conditional Character of Judgments
- Jainas emphasize that judgments possess conditional or relative characteristics; truth is valid under specific conditions, dismissing skepticism as valid.
Jaina Metaphysics
- Jainas assert that every object possesses countless characteristics, leading to the idea of a complex, multifaceted reality.
- Knowledge of an object is seen as incomplete without acknowledging its infinite attributes.
Substance and Characteristics in Jainism
- A vital distinction exists between essential properties (unchanging) and accidental properties (modifiable) of substances.
- Essential characteristics define the substance’s identity, while accidental characteristics can change without altering the essence.
Knowledge Acquisition in Jainism
- Jain philosophy recognizes three main sources of knowledge: perception, inference, and testimony.
- Ordinary knowledge (mati and sruta) is derived from understanding sounds or authority but is seen as imperfect compared to direct knowledge.
Critique of the Cārvāka Position
- Jain thinkers challenge the Cārvāka viewpoint, asserting perception and inference are both valid sources of knowledge.
- The argument that perception is the sole source of knowledge leads to contradictions, supporting Jain acceptance of multiple knowledge sources.
Positive and Negative Characteristics
- Every object is identified by its positive characteristics and distinguished through negative characteristics.
- Individual identity is shaped by both personal attributes and distinctions from other beings.
Concept of Bondage in Jainism
- Jain philosophy discusses two types of bondage: internal (mental attachments) and external (material restrictions).
- The soul is believed to associate with matter, being characterized by its living nature co-existing with the physical body.
Liberation in Jaina Thought
- Achieving liberation involves detaching the soul from matter, stopping the influx of new material contamination.
- Processes like 'samyaktva' (correct belief) and 'nirjara' (exhaustion of karma) are crucial for spiritual liberation.
The Essence of Knowledge and Reality
- Jainism teaches that any object can be fully understood only when considering its infinite potential characteristics.
- Objects change their attributes over time, indicating the dynamic nature of reality and the mind's perception of it.
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