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Q148 (UPPCS/2023) History & Culture › Culture, Literature, Religion & Philosophy

Which of the following pairs (School of Thought - Proponent) is correctly matched?

Explanation

The six classical schools of Indian philosophy (Shad-darshana) and their traditional proponents are as follows:

  • Nyaya: Founded by Gautama (Akshapada Gautama). It is known for its focus on logic and epistemology.
  • Vaisheshika: Founded by Kanada. It is known for its atomic theory and classification of entities.
  • Sankhya: Founded by Kapila. It is a dualistic philosophy involving Purusha (consciousness) and Prakriti (matter).
  • Yoga: Founded by Patanjali. It emphasizes physical and mental discipline.
  • Mimansa (Purva Mimansa): Founded by Jaimini. It deals with the interpretation of Vedic rituals.
  • Uttara Mimansa (Vedanta): Founded by Badarayana. It focuses on the philosophical teachings of the Upanishads.

Based on this, only option C is correctly matched.

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