Practice - Debates and discussions
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Practice Questions
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What is the importance of debates in ancient Indian philosophy?
💡 Hint: Think about how diverse views can shape understanding.
Who were some key figures in these debates?
💡 Hint: Consider leaders of significant religious movements.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does the term 'kutagarashala' refer to?
💡 Hint: Consider what elements define a space for discourse.
True or False: Mahavira's teachings supported the idea of destiny being predetermined.
💡 Hint: Think about his challenges to traditional beliefs.
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Challenge Problems
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Discuss how the themes of individual agency and liberation were both revolutionary and rooted in the context of their time. Provide examples from both Buddhism and Jainism.
💡 Hint: Reflect on how societal changes played a role in shaping these philosophies.
Examine the transformations in thought stemming from debates during the mid-first millennium BCE. How did these reflections influence the preservation of texts?
💡 Hint: Think about how philosophical evolution requires documentation for future generations.
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