The inherent cause (Samavayi) of Indian philosophy corresponds to which of the…
2020
The inherent cause (Samavayi) of Indian philosophy corresponds to which of the causes given by Aristotle?
- A.
Material Cause
- B.
Formal Cause
- C.
Efficient Cause
- D.
Final Cause
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Correct answer: A
In Nyaya-Vaisheshika thought, Samavayi karana is the inherent cause: the material substance in which the effect inheres and out of which it is produced. For example, threads are the Samavayi cause of cloth, and clay is the Samavayi cause of a pot. Aristotle's material cause also refers to the matter out of which a thing is made. Therefore, Samavayi corresponds to Material Cause.