10 Questions
Confucianism is a Chinese ethical and philosophical system developed from the teachings of the Chinese philosopher Confucius.
True
Taoism is recognized as a spiritual concept in Western thought.
False
The main purpose of life in Confucianism is self-cultivation.
True
The yin and yang are symbols of Buddhism.
False
The Eightfold Path is a concept in Buddhism that includes Right Views, Right Intentions, Right Speech, Right Action, Right Livelihood, Right Effort, Right Mindfulness, and Right Concentration.
True
The main focus of Western thought is on spiritual development.
False
Confucianism is recognized as a spiritual concept in Eastern thought.
False
The self is a central approach in Taoist thought.
False
Buddhism originated in China.
False
The Eightfold Path is a concept in Confucianism.
False
Study Notes
Confucianism
- Confucianism is a Chinese ethical and philosophical system based on the teachings of Confucius.
- The main purpose of life in Confucianism is self-cultivation.
- Confucianism is recognized as a spiritual concept in Eastern thought.
Taoism
- The self is a central approach in Taoist thought.
- Taoism is recognized as a spiritual concept in Western thought.
Buddhism
- The Eightfold Path is a concept in Buddhism, consisting of: Right Views, Right Intentions, Right Speech, Right Action, Right Livelihood, Right Effort, Right Mindfulness, and Right Concentration.
- Buddhism did not originate in China.
Note
- The yin and yang are not symbols of Buddhism.
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