Six orthodox schools, Jain and Buddhist philosophy, Nagarjuna, and key concepts.
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- What school of Indian philosophy emphasizes the dualism of consciousness (purusha) and matter (prakriti)?
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Samkhya- Who is the legendary founder of the Samkhya school?
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Kapila- In Samkhya philosophy, what term denotes pure consciousness?
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Purusha- In Samkhya philosophy, what term denotes the material universe and its evolution?
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Prakriti- What school of Indian philosophy is based on the Yoga Sutras and emphasizes meditative practice?
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Yoga- Who compiled the Yoga Sutras, the foundational text of Yoga philosophy?
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Patanjali- What are the eight limbs of Yoga philosophy?
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Yama, niyama, asana, pranayama, pratyahara, dharana, dhyana, and samadhi- What school of Indian philosophy is based on logical analysis and means of valid knowledge?
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Nyaya- Who is the legendary founder of the Nyaya school of logic?
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Gotama (or Gautama)- In Nyaya philosophy, what are the four means of valid knowledge called?
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Pramanas (perception, inference, comparison, testimony)- What school of Indian philosophy is known for its atomic theory of matter?
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Vaisheshika- Who is the legendary founder of the Vaisheshika school?
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Kanada- In Vaisheshika philosophy, matter is composed of eternal, indivisible particles called what?
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Anus (atoms)- What school of Indian philosophy emphasizes the interpretation of Vedic rituals and injunctions?
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Mimamsa- Who is the legendary founder of the Mimamsa school?
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