Human Person as Oriented Towards Their Impending Death - Q4

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Who said that; “Death is a challenge. It tells us not to waste time.”

  • Leo Buscaglia (correct)
  • Haruki Murakami
  • Martin Heidegger
  • Socrates
  • Epicurus
  • Thomas Nagel

“Death is not the opposite of life, but a part of it.”

  • Leo Buscaglia
  • Haruki Murakami (correct)
  • Martin Heidegger
  • Socrates
  • Epicurus
  • Thomas Nagel

What is one important reality about human condition:

  • We are temporal beings or “beings oriented towards death”. (correct)
  • We are eternal beings or “beings predestined towards eternal life”.
  • We are immortal beings or “beings oriented towards life”.
  • We are proud beings or “beings oriented towards destruction”.

It is the end of bodily functions which signals the end of a person’s life.

<p>Death (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

It also refers to the separation of the body and soul.

<p>Death (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When we are born, we grow and age, then we eventually ___. This paradox defines the uniqueness of human existence.

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

We must embrace the fact that _____ is a fundamental part of our life.

<p>Death (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the reality of death define our lives?

<p>When we are born, we grow and age, then we eventually die. This paradox defines the uniqueness of human existence. (A), We must embrace the fact that death is a fundamental part of our life. (B), Accepting the fact that everything is temporary, including our life, can give us a clearer purpose and helps us focus more on our activities. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

While there is no freedom in the inevitability of death, ...

<p>we have the ability to live well or not. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How we solve our everyday challenges in life shows...

<p>what kind of person we are and what is the state of our life.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of life?

<p>The goal is to live a meaningful life. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

is the capacity to choose and act for oneself.

<p>Self-determination (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A person can still exercise freedom in choosing how to face the reality of death in their lives. What is this an example of?

<p>Self-determination (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

We can choose to spend our life in doing good and reasonable things. This is an example of?

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which means the full stop or end of a line. For them, life ends and nothing follows.

<p>Terminus (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

It means “goal, purpose, or fulfillment.” Death is not the goal of life.

<p>Telos (@)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Man is put on this earth to live a

<p>To live a meaningful life (A), To be virtuous (B), To achieve excellence (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

These two experiences that make us reflect on the meaning of life. which are those?

<p>happiness and suffering (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Ancient greek philosophers considers this as an achievement and must be gained by living a productive and moral life.

<p>Happiness (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

It is a sense of well-being, joy, or contentment. When people or successful, safe, or lucky, they feel happiness.

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  • Is one which is pursued for its own sake; it is good in itself.

<p>Noble Good (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Love & Friendship is an example of?

<p>Noble Good (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

It Is considered good so long as it serves as a means to an end; its goodness is found only from what it can provide.

<p>Useful Good (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Money is an example of?

<p>Useful Good (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

It Is good so long as it provides some form of pleasure, though it does not have to be physical.

<p>Pleasurable Good (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Online Games is an example of?

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Real ______ can be found in more permanent and meaningful things.

<p>Happiness (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

It takes place when we patiently endure unpleasantness, discomfort, and pain.

<p>Suffering (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

This is when we experience ______ sensations such as discomfort, hunger, distress & pain.

<p>Physical Suffering (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

It involves emotional and _____ states such as depression, anxiety, fear, loneliness and grief.

<p>Mental Suffering (@)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The tension between what a person is and what he/she wants to be may also be an experience of ________?

<p>Suffering (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who said this; “Death is not something chosen by us, rather we are thrown into it.”

<p>Martin Heidegger (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who said this; “Death is either:

  1. Dreamless sleep

  2. Passage to another life

Therefore, either way, death is nothing to fear.”

<p>Socrates (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who said this; “Non fui, fui, non sum, non curo.” “I was not, I was, I am not, I do not care.”

<p>Epicurus (@)</p> Signup and view all the answers

He thinks that ''All sensation & consciousness ends with death''.

<p>Epicurus (@)</p> Signup and view all the answers

He thinks that ''When a man dies, he doesn’t feel the pain of death because he no longer is and therefore feels nothing''.

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Who said this; “If death is an evil at all, it cannot be because of its positive features, but only because of what it deprives us of. ”

<p>Thomas Nagel (@)</p> Signup and view all the answers

He is known for #FOMO (Fear of Missing Out)

<p>Thomas Nagel (@)</p> Signup and view all the answers

He thinks that the only real evil of death is dying prematurely.

<p>Thomas Nagel (@)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Everyone should prepare for the ________.

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

So many people live their lives just for the moment, ....

<p>but they never prepare for their eventual demise.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following are features and beliefs of Buddism & Hinduism?

<p>KARMA (A), RE-BIRTH (B), ANIMALS (C), RESURRECTION (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following are features and beliefs of Catholicism?

<p>SOUL (A), HEAVEN (B), PURGATORY (C), HELL (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

They leave the body of someone who has died outside the main door of their home in a chair, blindfolded for eight days. What tribe has this ritual?

<p>IGOROT - BENGUET (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

They use ropes to tie the arms and legs together, so the body remains in a seated position. What tribe has this ritual?

<p>IGOROT - BENGUET (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A ritual called BANGIL is performed by the elders on the evening before the funeral. What tribe has this?

<p>IGOROT - BENGUET (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

These people have a practice called BOGWA for their dead.

<p>IFUGAO - CORDILLERA MOUNTAIN RANGES (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

After the deceased has been buried, the bones are dug up, cleaned, and rewrapped before being returned to the grave. What tribe has this ritual?

<p>IFUGAO - CORDILLERA MOUNTAIN RANGES (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

_______ is a inseparable part of life. If we are to live life honestly and without fear,

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

If we are to live life honestly and without fear, we have to also accept that _____ is ultimately inevitable.

<p>Death (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

______ should not cause us to live in fear, but rather to live our lives in the very best way that we can.

<p>Death (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

can.This makes a person's life limited in time but no one really knows when life will end.This has given rise to various expression such as?

<p>#YOLO</p> Signup and view all the answers

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