Philosophical Concepts and Religious Worldviews Quiz
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According to Plato, what is the soul compared to?

  • A body and its mind
  • A separate part of the body
  • A physical thing you can touch
  • A chariot and its driver (correct)

    • Which view believes that a person is entirely physical or material?

  • Physicalism (correct)
  • Philosopher
  • Dualism
  • Eternal

    • What is personal identity?

  • The set of characteristics that make up a person’s individuality (correct)
  • The set of characteristics that make up a religion
  • The set of characteristics that make up a worldview
  • The set of characteristics that make up a philosopher

    • What are the seven dimensions based on?

    <p>The work of Professor Ninian Smart</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the view of dualism?

    <p>A person consists of a body and a separate mind or soul</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the seven dimensions of religion proposed by Professor Ninian Smart?

    <p>Beliefs and teachings, rules, feelings, social, material, rituals and stories</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an aspect of personal identity?

    <p>Family</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Archbishop Desmond Tutu say about family?

    <p>You don't choose your family. They are God's gift to you, as you are to them.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text say about social identity?

    <p>Social identity is influenced by the groups an individual belongs to.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the LORD God do to form man?

    <p>Formed man from the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the LORD God use to form man?

    <p>Dust</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the aspects of personal identity influenced by?

    <p>Groups one belongs to</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the seven dimensions of religion proposed by Professor Ninian Smart?

    <p>Beliefs, rituals, and social aspects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT an aspect of social identity mentioned in the text?

    <p>Physical appearance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the material dimension of Christianity mentioned in the text?

    <p>Bread and wine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Plato, what is the soul compared to?

    <p>A chariot and its driver</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which view believes that a person is entirely physical or material?

    <p>Physicalism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the seven dimensions based on?

    <p>The work of Professor Ninian Smart</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is personal identity?

    <p>The set of characteristics that make up a person's individuality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the view of dualism?

    <p>A person consists of a body and a separate mind or soul</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to the set of characteristics that make up a person's individuality?

    <p>Personal Identity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the view that a human being consists of two parts, a body and a separate mind or soul?

    <p>Dualism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the seven dimensions of a religion or worldview based on the work of Professor Ninian Smart?

    <p>Social Identity, Personal Identity, Worldview, Religion, Eternal, Philosopher, Dualism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Plato, what did he compare our body and soul to?

    <p>A chariot and its driver</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which view believes that a person is entirely physical or material?

    <p>Physicalism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the seven dimensions of religion proposed by Professor Ninian Smart?

    <p>Beliefs and teachings, rules, feelings, social, material, rituals, stories</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an aspect of personal identity mentioned in the text?

    <p>Family</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Archbishop Desmond Tutu say about family?

    <p>They are God's gift to you, as you are to them</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the LORD God do to form man according to the text?

    <p>Both A and B</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the material dimension of Christianity mentioned in the text?

    <p>Bread and wine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of personal identity?

    <p>The set of characteristics that make up a person's individuality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the view of physicalism?

    <p>The view that a person is entirely physical or material</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the view of dualism?

    <p>A human being consists of two parts, a body and a separate mind or soul</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the seven dimensions based on?

    <p>The work of Professor Ninian Smart</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Plato, what did he compare our body and soul to?

    <p>A chariot and its driver</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the aspects of personal identity influenced by?

    <p>Membership of different groups</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the seven dimensions of religion proposed by Professor Ninian Smart?

    <p>Beliefs and teachings, rules, feelings, social, material, rituals, and stories</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the material dimension of Christianity mentioned?

    <p>Bread and wine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Archbishop Desmond Tutu, what does family represent?

    <p>A gift from God</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the LORD God do to form man according to the text?

    <p>Formed him from the dust of the ground</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Plato's Philosophy

    • Plato compares the soul to a charioteer driving two horses: one representing reason and the other representing passion or appetite.

    Materialism

    • Materialism is the view that a person is entirely physical or material.

    Personal Identity

    • Personal identity refers to the set of characteristics that makes up a person's individuality.

    Dualism

    • Dualism is the view that a human being consists of two parts: a body and a separate mind or soul.

    Seven Dimensions of Religion

    • Professor Ninian Smart proposes seven dimensions of a religion or worldview:
      • Ritual: Practices and ceremonies.
      • Narrative: Stories and myths.
      • Experiential: Personal and communal experiences.
      • Ethical: Moral codes and values.
      • Social: Community and social structures.
      • Material: Physical objects and places associated with religion.
      • Doctrinal: Belief systems and teachings.

    Aspects of Personal Identity

    • Influences on personal identity:
      • Family: "Family is the most basic unit of society." (Archbishop Desmond Tutu).
      • Culture: Shared beliefs, values, and customs.
      • Social Experiences: Interactions and relationships.
      • Personal Choices: Decisions and actions shaping identity.

    Material Dimension of Christianity

    • Christianity's material dimension includes:
      • Churches: Places of worship.
      • Religious Art: Artwork expressing beliefs.
      • Sacred Objects: Symbols and artifacts.

    Creation Narrative

    • In the biblical account of creation, the LORD God formed man "from the dust of the ground" and breathed life into him.

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    Test your knowledge of philosophical concepts and religious worldviews with this quiz. Explore ideas like the soul, physicalism, dualism, and the seven dimensions of religion. Challenge yourself and see how much you know about these thought-provoking topics.

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