Question

With reference to the history of philosophical thought in India, consider the following statements regarding Samkhya School.
$1$. Samkhya does not accept the theory of rebirth of transmigration of soul.
$2$. Samkhya holds that it is the self knowledge that leads to liberation and not any exterior influence or agent.
Which of the statements given is/are correct?

• A. Only $1$
• B. Only $2$
• C. Both $1$ and $2$
• D. Neither $1$ nor $2$

Answer 1

The correct option is B Only $2$

The Samkhya system is one of the most ancient systems in the history of Indian Philosophy. Samkhya regards ignorance (avidyā) as the root cause of suffering and bondage (Samsara). Samkhya states that the way out of this suffering is through knowledge (viveka). The existence of God or supreme being is not directly asserted, nor considered relevant by the Samkhya philosophers. Sāṃkhya denies the final cause of Ishvara (God).