30 Questions
Who is the founder of the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path to Enlightenment?
Siddhartha Gautama
Which of the following is NOT one of the Eight Limbs of the Eightfold Path to Enlightenment?
Right sacrifice
Which religion believes in the concept of reincarnation, where the soul is reborn many times based on Karma?
Hinduism
What is the ultimate goal in Buddhism?
Nirvana
Which Hindu deity is known as the Preserver or Sustainer in the Hindu Trinity?
Vishnu
What is the main difference between Polytheism and Hinduism?
Polytheism is a belief system separate from Hinduism, while Hinduism embraces the worship of multiple deities.
Which ethical theory argues for the goodness of pleasure and the determination of right behavior based on the usefulness of the action’s consequences?
Utilitarianism
What does Subjectivism reflect according to the text?
The close relationship between morality and people’s feelings and opinions
Who among the philosophers listed in the text would maintain that underlying apparently other-directed behavior is a self-serving desire?
Friedrich Nietzsche
What does Ethical Egoism primarily advocate for?
Acting in one's own self-interest as a moral duty
What is the main focus of utilitarian ethics?
Consequences of actions
Who are the two foremost utilitarian thinkers mentioned in the text?
Jeremy Bentham and John Stuart Mill
Which document protects the right to private communication in the Philippines?
1987 Philippine Constitution
Which theory posits that every human action is motivated by self-interest?
Ethical Egoism
What does Psychological Egoism propose?
'Do' act in our own self-interest
What determines whether an action is considered good or bad in utilitarianism?
Usefulness of its consequences
In what way is utilitarianism described in the text?
Consequentialist
What exemptions to the inviolability of private communication are mentioned in the text?
Lawful order of the court and public safety issues
What is the key thought of Hinduism related to the belief in the soul?
Atman
Which theory describes the underlying dynamic behind all human actions as a pursuit of self-interest?
Psychological Egoism
What does Hinduism teach about the pursuit of self-interest according to the text?
It is the sole determinant of what is morally good or bad
In Hinduism, what does henotheistic mean?
Worshipping one deity while acknowledging others
What is a code of living that emphasizes good conduct and morality in Hinduism?
Dharma
What is the doctrine in Hinduism related to the cycle of rebirth and cause-and-effect principle?
Samsara
According to utilitarianism, what is the primary consideration in determining the moral value of an action?
The difference it makes on the world's total amount of pleasure and pain
What is Mill's understanding of justice according to the passage?
Justice is about maximizing the overall happiness of society
What is Mill's view on civil disobedience?
Mill believes that civil disobedience is commendable if it is done for the sake of promoting a higher moral good
According to the passage, what is the justification for rights like due process and free speech under utilitarianism?
These rights are justified because they contribute to the general happiness of society
What is the relationship between rights and the individual's right to life according to the passage?
Rights are directly associated with the individual's most vital interests, including the right to life
What is the primary focus of utilitarianism according to the passage?
The consequences of the action for society as a whole
Test your knowledge on the teachings of Buddhism, including the Four Noble Truths, the Eightfold Path, and the spread of Buddhism from India to China and other parts of Asia. Explore concepts like suffering, meditation, Nirvana, and the Eightfold Path principles.
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