12 Questions
What is the main goal of a person in Hinduism?
To have a knowledge of the true reality – Brahman
What is the root word of Buddhism?
Budh
What is the view of the self in Eastern Thought?
Sociocentric
What is the concept that describes the influence of actions on one's life in Hinduism?
Law of Karma
Who is the founder of Buddhism?
Siddharta Gautama
What is the ultimate goal of Hindus in the cycle of rebirth?
To reach a state of Nirvana
What is the meaning of 'anicca' in Buddhism?
The impermanence of everything
What is the ideal state in Buddhism?
A state of transcendence devoid of self-reference
What is the Confucianism concept of self-cultivation?
Knowledge of one's role in society and acting accordingly
What is the meaning of the 'Self' in Buddhism?
The summation of the five parts
What is the ultimate goal of life in Confucianism?
To attain self-realization
What is the concept of the 'Self' in Taoism?
The extension of the cosmos
This quiz covers the basics of understanding the self through the lens of Eastern and Western philosophical thoughts. It explores the models and approaches to understanding the self, including the dimension frame of reference and examples of belief systems. Notable philosophers and their contributions are also discussed.
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