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Confucianism is a Chinese ethical and philosophical system developed from the teachings of the Chinese philosopher Confucius.
Confucianism is a Chinese ethical and philosophical system developed from the teachings of the Chinese philosopher Confucius.
True (A)
Taoism is recognized as a spiritual concept in Western thought.
Taoism is recognized as a spiritual concept in Western thought.
False (B)
The main purpose of life in Confucianism is self-cultivation.
The main purpose of life in Confucianism is self-cultivation.
True (A)
The yin and yang are symbols of Buddhism.
The yin and yang are symbols of Buddhism.
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.
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.
The main focus of Western thought is on spiritual development.
The main focus of Western thought is on spiritual development.
Confucianism is recognized as a spiritual concept in Eastern thought.
Confucianism is recognized as a spiritual concept in Eastern thought.
The self is a central approach in Taoist thought.
The self is a central approach in Taoist thought.
Buddhism originated in China.
Buddhism originated in China.
The Eightfold Path is a concept in Confucianism.
The Eightfold Path is a concept in Confucianism.
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.
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- The yin and yang are not symbols of Buddhism.
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Test your knowledge about the self in Western and Eastern thought with this quiz! Explore the differences between the Western focus on the self as a cognitive and agentic construct and the Eastern focus on spiritual development. Learn about the three main spiritual concepts of Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism. Discover how Confucianism, developed from the teachings of Confucius, recognizes the self. Take the quiz now!
