Model Answer Keys S.Y.B.A Philosophy III - 53110 Q1A. Note on Vedic Cosmology
Meaning of Cosmology Introduction about Vedas Origin of Universe as explained in Veda Traces in Purusa Sukta and Nasadiya sukta
B. Classification of Various Schools of Indian Philosophy Introduction to Indian Philosophy Traditional Classification - Heterodox and Orthodox Astika and Nastika Classification on the basis of Methods Empiricist, Rationalist, Authoritative C. General Features of the Darsanas in Indian Philosophy
Meaning of Darsana Emphasis on Spirituality Concept of Liberation Purushartha concept Humanitarian Values
Q2.A. Carvaka View about the self
Introduction - Carvaka Views of self based on their epistemology Eternality of soul is rejected, Soul does not exist Rejects the other worldly soul, accepts notion of material soul
B. Carvaka theory of Knowledge Perception as the only valid source of knowledge Sensory Experience- Laukik anubhav Rejection of Inference C. Carvaka theory of Hedonism
Egoistic Hedonism Individual ends are prior to others 'Eat, enjoy and merry'- Material life is only real so to live and enjoy fully Artha and Kama are only two Purusartha
Q3.A. Jaina Classification of reality
Introduction - Jaina Philosophy Extended Substance and non extended substance Astikeya are further divided into the living and non living Substance Dharma tattva, Adharma tattva, - Medium of Motion and Rest, Akasa- Space, Kala- Time Pudgala-Matter
B. Jaina theory of Syadavada Theory of relativity of knowledge Etymological root of syad is 'perhaps' or 'maybe' No single proposition can express the nature of reality fuly theory of seven conditioned predications- saptibhanginyaya C. Nature of Anuvrata in Jaina ethics Introduction Jaina Ethics Observance of small vows Moderate version of mahavratas, for married persons Abstinence from gross violence, gross falsehood, gross stealing to follow brahmacharya- to be content with one's wife to limit one's possesions
Q4.A. Buddhist view of suffering with respect to four noble truths
Transient nature of the world and suffering in human life The essence of Buddha's enlightenment -four noble truths There is suffering, there is a cause of suffering, suffering can be stopped, there is specific way to stop the suffering B. Buddhist theory of Anatmavada According to Buddha there is no self existing, which is said to have the so called continuity and memory denies the existence of eternal soul the self is an aggregate of ever changing mental and bodily process C. Buddhist theory of momentariness
Life and the world is believed to be stream of becoming the transitory nature of reality everything is a phenomenon enduring for a moment and then passing away All existing things are a sum total of impermanent qualities
Q5. A. Upanishadic notion of Brahman Etymological meaning of Brahman Upanishad emphasizes identity between atman and Brahman Brahman is considered as cause and source of the world Brahman is existence, subtle essence and substratum of all things B.Carvaka view on God Perception as source of knowledge denial of existence of God material world is only real C. Anekantavada Doctrine of many-sidedness of reality Every object has more than one attribute Ordinary mortal can see object only from one stand point at a time Object can be viewed in different ways D.Eight fold path in Buddhism The four noble truth discusses the way towards liberation Noble path consist in acquisition of following things Right views, Right speech, Right conduct, Right livelihood, Right effort, Right mindfulness, Right Concentration
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