IKS History

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What is a fundamental characteristic of knowledge as defined in the Oxford dictionary?

Facts, information, and skills acquired through experience or education (correct)

Skills developed through professional training

Emotional intelligence gained through social interactions

Memorization of historical events and dates

Which of the following best describes the term 'Anvikshiki'?

The science of inquiry and right thinking (correct)

A form of artistic expression

A method of agricultural practices

A theory of modern governance

According to the Kalama Sutta, which of the following is NOT a basis for believing something?

Personal experiences and reflections

Observation and analysis

Traditions handed down through generations (correct)

Authority of teachers and elders

Which of the following is NOT identified as one of the four sciences related to Anvikshiki?

Mathematics (the study of numbers) Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'KUTUHALSHALA' refer to?

A place for curiosities and exploration Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements reflects a principle from Gargi in the context of knowledge?

Question everything to preserve one’s safety Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about knowledge creation is most aligned with the ideas expressed in the provided content?

Curiosity and questioning are central to knowledge creation Signup and view all the answers

In the context of the content, which is an example of a quality one should NOT look for in accepted knowledge?

Personal biases and preconceptions Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by 'kutuhala-shalas' as mentioned in the content?

Places for creating curiosity Signup and view all the answers

Which philosophical texts are highlighted for their transcendental teachings?

The Upanishads and the Gita Signup and view all the answers

According to the provided content, how do some Hindus view knowledge and science from other cultures?

They deem it inferior and dismiss it. Signup and view all the answers

Who is cited in the passage as a scholar urging the honoring of the Greeks?

Varahamihira Signup and view all the answers

What misconception about Hindus is highlighted in the passage?

They have only contributed to spiritual contemplation. Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes the attitude of Hindus towards knowledge from other races, as described in the content?

Confidence and exclusivity. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is described as a limitation in the knowledge-sharing among Hindus?

Caste-based restrictions. Signup and view all the answers

What does the passage suggest about the historical acknowledgment of Greek contributions to science?

Hindus used to value it significantly. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Introduction to Indian Knowledge System

This presentation introduces the Indian knowledge system.
The presenter, Dr. Rahul Magar, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of History at Savitribai Phule Pune University.

What is Knowledge?

Knowledge is acquired through experience, education, or practical understanding of a subject.
It also refers to the fact or condition of knowing something with familiarity gained through experience or association.

What is Knowledge? & What is Not?

This section is a discussion on what knowledge is and what it isn't.

How Do We Create Knowledge?

A cartoon illustrates factors that contribute to knowledge production— weight of the subject, walking speed, slipperiness of concepts (and the need for caution).

Anvikshiki

Anvikshiki is a part of any subject, a concept about inquiry, and the person who wants to understand it.
This is described as 'science of inquiry', 'right thinking'.

Kutuhala Shala

This was the place for curiosity, where rivalries and debates were prevalent.
It featured special spaces where audiences gathered to hear new philosophers in parks, which are part of the countryside's outskirts.

Scientific Temper/Attitude

The presentation notes that the Hindus were a thoughtful and spiritual people, given over to contemplative thinking.
It emphasizes that they were pivotal in cultivating experimental sciences.

Consolidation of Caste-Based Society

There is a strong link between caste and the knowledge that was disseminated.
This section shows a diagram illustrating steps toward the formation of society and knowledge.

Additional Information

Indian scholars, like Varahamihira, have recognized and respected other cultures' knowledge contributions.
The presentation highlights that Indian knowledge systems are not isolated, but rather have interacted with those of other societies.

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