Practice Vaisheshika: Atomistic Theory and Categories of Reality - 3.2 | Module 2: Streams of Indian Philosophy: Orthodox Perspectives | Essence of Indian Knowledge Tradition
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What does 'Vaisheshika' mean?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think of how it relates to the concept of something being one of its kind.

Question 2

Easy

Name one example of a Padartha from the Vaisheshika system.

πŸ’‘ Hint: There are several main categories classifiers!

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Question 1

What is the primary focus of Vaisheshika?

  • A. Ethics
  • B. Ontology
  • C. Logic
  • D. Epistemology

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the realm that discusses existence itself.

Question 2

True or False: In Vaisheshika, qualities can exist independently of substances.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how a quality without a substance would be represented.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Discuss how understanding the Padarthas can lead to a clearer comprehension of both physical and abstract concepts in reality.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how categorization aids in real-world applications like science and philosophy.

Question 2

Examine the implications of accepting Abhava as a valid category in Vaisheshika. What might that suggest about the philosophy of existence?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how non-existence could drive existence's meaning.

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