Philosophical matters were dealt with in the:
AThe Vinaya Pitaka
BAbhidhamma Pitaka
CThe Sutta Pitaka
DThe Digha Nikaya
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Abhidhamma Pitaka
1. The third basket went deepest.
2. The Abhidhamma Pitaka dealt with philosophical matters.
3. Rules and teachings filled the other two.
_Source: syllabus History, Theme 4 'Thinkers, Beliefs and Buildings' (lehs104)_
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