Chapter 11
Indian philosophy
1. Give a brief answer:
(a) Where does the word 'philosophy' come from?
Answer: The word philosophy is derived from the Sanskrit word 'drish' which means to see or witness.
(b) What are the two main branches of Indian philosophy?
Answer: There are two main branches of Indian philosophy : atheist and atheist.
(c) Who is the founder of the philosophy of justice?
Answer: Maharishi Gautama was the founder of the philosophy of justice .
(d) The four Arya Satyas belong to which philosophy?
Answer: The four Aryan truths belong to Buddhist philosophy.
(e) Is Buddhist philosophy non-Vedic or Vedic philosophy?
Answer: Non-Vedic philosophy.
2. Choose the correct answer:
(a) Charbak philosophy Vedic/ non-Vedic philosophy.
Answer: Non-Vedic philosophy.
(b) Maharishi Gautama/Patanjali/Kapil Muni is the founder of number philosophy.
Answer: Kapil Muni.
(c) According to the philosophy of justice, there are three/four/five types of causes.
Answer: There are three types.
(d) Number philosophy supports the non-functionalism/positivism of causality.
Answer: Goodwill.
(e) Sarbak philosophy is materialistic/spiritual.
Answer: Materialistic.
3. State the general characteristics of Indian philosophy.
Answer: The general characteristics of Indian philosophy are:
(1) Indian philosophy is influenced by the Vedas.
(2) Indian philosophy reflects a practical approach.
(3) Indian philosophy is an attempt to gain philosophical knowledge from spiritual dissatisfaction .
4. Write about the nature of Indian philosophy.
Answer: Indian philosophy means that people control their lives with the help of true knowledge and guide them by right judgment. Indian philosophy and religion are closely related. The most characteristic of Indian philosophy is its deep inherent relationship with religion. A notable feature of Indian philosophy is its synthetic approach. Tolerance, generosity and interrelationships between communities are one of the hallmarks of Indian philosophy.
5. Classify Indian philosophy.
Answer: Indian philosophy is divided into two categories namely atheistic philosophy and atheistic philosophy.
Atheistic Philosophy - Atheists are those who believe in the existence of God in the general sense. There are various sects of Indian philosophy based mainly on the Vedas. Sects that believe in the authenticity of the Vedas are called atheists. Simply put, atheistic philosophy is Vedic philosophy. Nyaya, Vaisheshika, Sankhya, Yoga, Mimansa and Vedanta acknowledge the authenticity of the Vedas. These six sects are collectively called the Six Philosophies. Six philosophies are Vedic or theistic philosophies. Theistic philosophy is divided into two categories. They are Vedanugat and Vedasvatantra.
Atheist philosophy - Atheists are those who do not believe in the existence of God. Sects that do not accept the authenticity of the Vedas are called atheists. Simply put, atheistic philosophy is non-Vedic philosophy. Sarvaks, Buddhists, and Jains have denied the authenticity of the Vedas. Therefore, these three sects are called non-Vedic or atheist sects.
