Week 3

Question 1

How many judgment states does Jain logic propose?

Answer 1

7

Question 2

What is the primary goal of the debate form Vāda in Indian logic? -

Answer 2

To discover the truth

Question 3

How was logic introduced to China during the late Ming and early Qing dynasties?

Answer 3

Through Jesuit missionaries

Question 4

After the 9th century Arabic logic incorporated theological inquiries into philosophy from -

Answer 4

Greece

Question 5

What is the central concept of Jain logic? -

Answer 5

Non-absolutism (anekāntavāda)

Question 6

What is the primary assumption of Western two-valued logic? -

Answer 6

A proposition is either true or false

Question 7

What does the African concept of “vital force” influence in logical systems? -

Answer 7

Understanding of reality

Question 8

Which Chinese philosopher is noted for translating Western logical concepts like John Stuart Mill’s ideas? -

Answer 8

Yan Fu

Question 9

Which logical system emphasizes “polyvalent logics” where multiple truths can exist simultaneously? -

Answer 9

African logic

Question 10

What is emphasized in African epistemology and metaphysics according to Hebga? -

Answer 10

Dynamic interplay of forces

Question 11

Which Indian text outlines the process of logical reasoning with perception, comparison, and testimony? -

Answer 11

Nyāya-sūtras

Question 12

What is a significant challenge in translating Western logic into Chinese? -

Answer 12

Linguistic and conceptual differences

Question 13

Which logical fallacy in Indian logic occurs when reason contradicts the thesis? -

Answer 13

Viruddha

Question 14

Which ancient Indian logical system allows for multiple truth values? -

Answer 14

Buddhist logic

Question 15

Which philosopher is associated with the concept of “perhaps-ism” in Jain logic? -

Answer 15

None of the above

Question 16

Who is a pivotal figure in the formalization of Indian logic? -

Answer 16

Gautama

Question 17

Which logical school emphasizes the categorization of reality into distinct substances and actions? -

Answer 17

Vaiśeṣika

Question 18

What does Hebga argue about the universality of logic? -

Answer 18

Logic is culturally relative

Question 19

What is a key difference between Indian syllogism and Aristotelian syllogism? -

Answer 19

Indian syllogism uses more than three parts

Question 20

What is the key feature of the Nyāya school of Indian logic? -

Answer 20

Emphasis on debate and epistemology