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What is the concept that Taoism focuses on?
What is the concept that Taoism focuses on?
- The concept of Confucianism
- The concept of unity among humans
- The concept of the life force called Tao (correct)
- The concept of detachment from the material world
What is the relationship between Atman and Brahman in Hinduism?
What is the relationship between Atman and Brahman in Hinduism?
- They are separate and distinct entities
- Atman is the creator of Brahman
- Atman is one with Brahman (correct)
- Brahman is one with the material world
What is the view of the human body in Taoism?
What is the view of the human body in Taoism?
- It is seen as a miniature universe (correct)
- It is seen as a separate entity from nature
- It is seen as insignificant in the grand scheme of things
- It is seen as a vessel for the will of the gods
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Taoism:
- Focuses on the concept of "Tao"
- Tao is the life force that surrounds and flows through all living things
- Humans must preserve the unity of the universe by following the path of Tao
- The human body is seen as a miniature universe
- Going against the will of nature disrupts the cosmic order
- Taoism does not support Confucianism Hinduism:
- The concept of the self is found in the Upanishads
- The Self called Purusha created everything
- Atman refers to the self, soul, or spirit
- Atman is one with Brahman, the absolute transcendental power
- As a spiritual being, detachment from the material world is necessary
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