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world is made of actual, factual, substantial, tangible, material entities

realism

_ also known as __ was a chinese philosopher

confucius, kung fu-tzu

_____ is often characterized as a system of social and ethical philosophy rather than religion

confucianism

confucius was married to _ and they had

lady qi guang, three children Signup and view all the answers

the way of life propagated by confucius in 6th-5th century BCE and followed chinese people for more than two millennia.

confucianism Signup and view all the answers

the influence of confucianism is extended to __, _, __

korea, japan, vietnam Signup and view all the answers

what buddha means?

the enlightened one Signup and view all the answers

the buddhism were found in

northeastern india Signup and view all the answers

who is the wife of Buddha

yasodhara Signup and view all the answers

_____ does not have any founder, and it's origin is diverse

hinduism Signup and view all the answers

the hinduism has grown to become the world's ____ largest religion after christianity and islam.

third Signup and view all the answers

who were the trimurti

brahma - the creator, vishnu - the preserver, and shiva - the destroyer Signup and view all the answers

and hinduism philosopher states that "the best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others."

mahatma gandhl Signup and view all the answers

_____major world religion originating in indian subcontinent and comprising several and systems of philosophy, belief, and ritual.

hinduism Signup and view all the answers

hindus don't eat and _ and many are vegetarians

pork and beef Signup and view all the answers

hinduism is related to what other religions

buddhism, sikhism, janism Signup and view all the answers

____ major world religion and philosophy founded in northeastern india between 4th and 6th BCE.

buddhism Signup and view all the answers

powerful symbol of buddhism since it represents a human beings capacity to attain enlightenment and find the joy and peace of nirvana.

bodhi tree Signup and view all the answers

focus on religions ( priest and scholars)

brahmans Signup and view all the answers

warriors or soldiers

khsatriyas Signup and view all the answers

human existence is essentially painful from the moment of birth to the moment of death.

the truth of suffering (dukkha) Signup and view all the answers

man's ignorance to the nature of reality including his craving, attachment and grasping of wordly pleasures can cause his suffering.

the truth of the cause of suffering (samudaya) Signup and view all the answers

has dual meaning, suggesting either the end of suffering in this life, on earth, or in the spiritual life, through achieving nirvana.

the truth of the end of suffering (nirodhu) Signup and view all the answers

merchants, businesses man, skilled workers

vaishyas Signup and view all the answers

slaves, farmers, unskilled workers

sudras Signup and view all the answers

class less, criminals

unteachables Signup and view all the answers

represents the moral and ethical duties one must fulfil in life.

dharma Signup and view all the answers

refers to the consequences of one's actions

karma Signup and view all the answers

is a religion and philosophy from ancient china that has influenced folk and national belief

taoism Signup and view all the answers

____ believe in spiritual immorality, where the spirit of the body joins the universe after death.

taoists Signup and view all the answers

taoism has been connected to the philosopher _____

lao tzu Signup and view all the answers

characteristics of yin

negative, passive, intuitive, dark, slow Signup and view all the answers

characteristics of yang

positive, active, logical, light, fast Signup and view all the answers

the steps of the noble eightfold path are right understanding, right thought, right action, live livelihood, right effort, right mindfulness, and right concentration

the truth of the path that leads to the end of suffering (magga) Signup and view all the answers

5 noble truths of beliefs

not killing, not stealing, not misusing sex, not engaging in false speech, not indulging intoxicants Signup and view all the answers

mind, soul, and spirit. highest value namely truth, beauty and goodness

idealism Signup and view all the answers

to teach what is everlasting. to teach students to think rationally and develop minds that can think critically.

perennialism Signup and view all the answers

basic ideas all men ought to. to instill students with the "essentials" of academic knowledge, enacting back to back approach.

essentialism Signup and view all the answers

world is an over-changing entity. education should apply to the real world.

pragmatism Signup and view all the answers

development, individuality of the child. ideas should be tested by experimentation, and learning comes from finding answer from questions

progressivism Signup and view all the answers

emphasizes individual existence, freedom, and choice. it is the view that humans define their own meaning in life and try to make rational decision.

existentialism Signup and view all the answers

society, social issues, problems. emphasizes the addressing of social questions and a quest to create a better society.

social reconstruction Signup and view all the answers

______ prophet who established the religion islam

muhammad Signup and view all the answers

what do you call the revelations and teachings of muhammad

qur' ān Signup and view all the answers

_____, major word religion promulgated by the prophet muhammad in arabia in 7th century CE.

islam Signup and view all the answers

the arabic term islam means _______

surrender Signup and view all the answers

_____ is viewed as the sole God- creator, sustainer, restorer of the world

allah Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Confucianism

Established by Confucius, a significant Chinese philosopher from the 6th-5th century BCE.
Characterized as a system of social and ethical philosophy rather than a formal religion.
Confucius was married to Qiguan and they had a son named Kong Li.
Influenced Chinese society for over two millennia and extended to Korea, Japan, and Vietnam.

Buddhism

"Buddha" means "the awakened one," indicating enlightenment.
Buddhism originated in northeastern India between the 4th and 6th centuries BCE.
Buddha's wife was Yasodhara.
Buddhism does not have a singular founder; it has diverse origins.
The lotus flower, a powerful symbol in Buddhism, represents the capacity to attain enlightenment and find joy in nirvana.

Hinduism

Major world religion from the Indian subcontinent, encompassing various philosophies, beliefs, and rituals.
It is the world's third-largest religion, following Christianity and Islam.
Trimurti refers to the three principal deities: Brahma (creator), Vishnu (preserver), and Shiva (destroyer).
A significant philosophical assertion states, "The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others."
Many Hindus refrain from eating beef and pork, and a large portion of the population is vegetarian.

Interconnections and Beliefs

Hinduism is related to Jainism, Sikhism, and Buddhism.
Emphasizes moral and ethical duties and the consequences of one's actions (karma).
Human existence is viewed as fundamentally painful due to ignorance, craving, attachment, and the pursuit of worldly pleasures.

Taoism

Taoism, an ancient Chinese religion and philosophy, influenced folk beliefs and culture.
Believes in spiritual immortality, where the spirit merges with the universe after death.
Connected to the philosopher Laozi, known for the teachings on the Tao (the Way).

Yin and Yang

Yin is associated with qualities such as darkness, femininity, and receptiveness.
Yang represents light, masculinity, and assertiveness.

Noble Eightfold Path and Noble Truths

Steps include right understanding, right thought, right action, right livelihood, right effort, right mindfulness, and right concentration.
The five noble truths address the nature of suffering and the path towards liberation from it.

Education Philosophy

Aims to teach critical thinking and rational thought.
Emphasizes practical application of knowledge, student individuality, and the importance of inquiry and experimentation in learning.

Existentialism and Societal Issues

Focuses on individual existence, freedom, and personal meaning-making in life.
Addresses social issues and strives for the betterment of society.

Islam

Established by the prophet Muhammad in the 7th century CE in Arabia.
Revelations and teachings of Muhammad form the basis of the religion.
The Arabic term "Islam" translates to "submission" or "surrender."
God in Islam is viewed as the sole creator, sustainer, and restorer of the world.

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