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According to Confucius, which of the following is NOT one of the five things that constitute perfect virtue?
According to Confucius, which of the following is NOT one of the five things that constitute perfect virtue?
In Lao Tzu's quote, what should one be satisfied with to have the whole world?
In Lao Tzu's quote, what should one be satisfied with to have the whole world?
According to Buddha, what does habit harden into?
According to Buddha, what does habit harden into?
What does Leo Tolstoy believe one needs to know to live magnificently in this world?
What does Leo Tolstoy believe one needs to know to live magnificently in this world?
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What does Juvenal warn against in refraining from doing ill?
What does Juvenal warn against in refraining from doing ill?
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According to David Starr Jordan, what cannot be separated from real excellence in this world?
According to David Starr Jordan, what cannot be separated from real excellence in this world?
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What characterizes Western culture according to the text?
What characterizes Western culture according to the text?
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How does Confucianism view self-cultivation?
How does Confucianism view self-cultivation?
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What is the ultimate purpose of life in Confucianism?
What is the ultimate purpose of life in Confucianism?
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How does Taoism differ from Confucianism in terms of lifestyle?
How does Taoism differ from Confucianism in terms of lifestyle?
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In Confucianism, how is the self viewed in relation to society?
In Confucianism, how is the self viewed in relation to society?
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What distinguishes the Western thought from other philosophies mentioned in the text?
What distinguishes the Western thought from other philosophies mentioned in the text?
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According to Buddhism, why is the self seen as an illusion?
According to Buddhism, why is the self seen as an illusion?
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What does the ideal self in the text refer to?
What does the ideal self in the text refer to?
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How does one attain the state of Nirvana according to the text?
How does one attain the state of Nirvana according to the text?
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What does the self represent in Buddhism?
What does the self represent in Buddhism?
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What is one required to do to forget about the self?
What is one required to do to forget about the self?
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What is emphasized as a key aspect of the ideal self in the context provided?
What is emphasized as a key aspect of the ideal self in the context provided?
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What is the main focus of the chapter on 'The Self in Western and Eastern Thoughts'?
What is the main focus of the chapter on 'The Self in Western and Eastern Thoughts'?
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In Asian cultures, what is emphasized more than individual wants and needs?
In Asian cultures, what is emphasized more than individual wants and needs?
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According to Eastern thoughts (Qingxue, 2003), how are individuals viewed in relation to others?
According to Eastern thoughts (Qingxue, 2003), how are individuals viewed in relation to others?
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What term is used to describe Asian culture's view on individuals within a society?
What term is used to describe Asian culture's view on individuals within a society?
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How does Asian culture perceive the relationship between an individual and others?
How does Asian culture perceive the relationship between an individual and others?
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What distinguishes Asian culture from Western culture regarding perceptions of self?
What distinguishes Asian culture from Western culture regarding perceptions of self?
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