With reference to History of Philosophical thought in India consider the following statements regard...........

Ancient and Medival History Religion and Philosopjhy

With reference to History of Philosophical thought in India, consider the following statements regarding Vaisheshika School:

1. Vaisheshika school of philosophy developed the atomic theory.

2. They didn’t believe in God and that the Law of Karma guide this universe.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

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Explanation:

The Vaisheshika school believes in the physicality of the Universe and is considered to be the realistic and objective philosophy that governs the universe.

The Kanada who also wrote the basic text governing the Vaisheshika philosophy is often considered the founder of this school.
They argue that everything in the universe was created by the five main elements: fire, air, water, earth and ether (sky). These material elements are also called Dravya.
This school also developed the atomic theory, i.e. all material objects are made of atoms. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
On the subject of god, even though they argue for scientific thinking, they believe in God and consider him the guiding principle. Hence, statement 2 is NOT correct.
They also believe that the laws of karma guide this universe, i.e. everything is based on the actions of human beings. The school believes in pluralistic realism.

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