The Jains developed a complex theory of knowledge with four stages. Identify a true statement about subjective knowledge.
a. It is based on one's meditation on scriptures.
b. It involves supersensory perception.
c. It is ordinary observation and recognition.
d. It brings freedom from reincarnation.
c. It is ordinary observation and recognition.
Analysis:
a, b & d. Incorrect. Jainism has theories of arising, change, and decay in a world of space and time that is real, as opposed to permanence based on a hidden spiritual reality (for many Hindus) or impermanence of all things (for Buddhists).
c. Correct. In Jainism, subjective knowledge is ordinary observation, recognition, determination, and impression.
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