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What is the ultimate purpose of life in Confucianism?
What is the ultimate purpose of life in Confucianism?
- Rebellion against societal norms
- Pursuit of individual desires
- Self-cultivation (correct)
- Isolation from the community
How does Confucianism view the relationship between the individual and society?
How does Confucianism view the relationship between the individual and society?
- Interwoven, with personal needs taking precedence
- Individualistic, disregarding social ties
- Conflictual, leading to societal chaos
- Hierarchical, for maintaining societal order (correct)
Which principle is at the core of Confucian thought?
Which principle is at the core of Confucian thought?
- Individualism above all else
- Ends justify the means
- Survival of the fittest
- The Golden Rule (correct)
How does Taoism view the concept of the Tao?
How does Taoism view the concept of the Tao?
What distinguishes Taoism from Confucianism?
What distinguishes Taoism from Confucianism?
According to Taoism, what is the ideal self characterized by?
According to Taoism, what is the ideal self characterized by?
What concept in Buddhism emphasizes that every person has the potential to attain enlightenment?
What concept in Buddhism emphasizes that every person has the potential to attain enlightenment?
How does Taoism view the self compared to Buddhism?
How does Taoism view the self compared to Buddhism?
In Confucianism and Taoism, how is the self viewed in relation to the bigger context?
In Confucianism and Taoism, how is the self viewed in relation to the bigger context?
What is the main focus of Buddhism regarding the self?
What is the main focus of Buddhism regarding the self?
How does Western Individualism differ from Eastern Collectivism in terms of self?
How does Western Individualism differ from Eastern Collectivism in terms of self?
Which philosophy emphasizes creating a self that benefits the community and is in harmony with everything else?
Which philosophy emphasizes creating a self that benefits the community and is in harmony with everything else?
