Four Noble Truths in Buddhism
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According to Confucian philosophy, which of the following is NOT considered one of the Five Cardinal Relationships?

  • Mentor and student (correct)
  • Ruler and minister
  • Husband and wife
  • Father and son

    • What is the core of Confucian thought, as described in the text?

  • The concept of Nirvana
  • The Golden Rule (correct)
  • The Eightfold Path
  • The Four Noble Truths

    • According to Buddhist philosophy, what is the ideal state that can be achieved through meditation?

  • Self-realization
  • Nirvana (correct)
  • Enlightenment
  • Perfection

    • In Buddhist philosophy, what is the view of the self or 'man'?

    <p>Man has no self or 'no-soul'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of suffering according to Buddhist philosophy?

    <p>Attachment to desires</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Socrates, what is the true task of the philosopher?

    <p>To engage in systematic questioning about the self</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Plato, what are the three components of the soul?

    <p>The rational soul, the spirited soul, and the appetitive soul</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the responsibility of Reason, according to Plato?

    <p>To control the emotions and desires of the spirited and appetitive souls</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between the body and the soul, according to Socrates?

    <p>The body is a temporary vessel for the immortal soul</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the Socratic method, according to the text?

    <p>It is a method of carefully examining one's thoughts and emotions to gain self-knowledge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Plato, what is necessary for a human person to attain justice and virtue?

    <p>The harmonious working of the three parts of the soul</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Confucian philosophy, what is the individual's greatest mission?

    <p>Attaining self-realization through self-cultivation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Confucian view of the self?

    <p>The self is a relational self, defined by one's social relationships and roles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the Taoist view of the self?

    <p>The self is an extension of the cosmos, not of social relationships</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Taoism, what should govern an individual's life?

    <p>Simplicity, spontaneity, and harmony with nature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What principle do Taoists emphasize in their beliefs?

    <p>The unity and harmony among opposing elements, such as Yin and Yang</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements best describes the Confucian view of social behavior?

    <p>Individuals should respond to what is socially required and follow rules of proper behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

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