Question
Humanities and Social Sciences- Philosophy Question on Buddhism
Which of the following statements is true of B. R. Ambedkar?
A
Ambedkar was critical of pragmatism and took up Buddhism as an alternative Philosophy to pragmatism.
B
Ambedkar blended Buddhism with Sanatan Hinduism to gain his political goal.
C
Ambedkar embraced Buddhism, but at the same time refused to accept Karma theory as traditionally accepted.
D
Ambedkar's Navayana Buddhism is almost similar to Ajivika Philosophy of critical skepticism.
Answer
Ambedkar embraced Buddhism, but at the same time refused to accept Karma theory as traditionally accepted.
Explanation
Solution
The correct answer is (C) : Ambedkar embraced Buddhism, but at the same time refused to accept Karma theory as traditionally accepted.