Question 1

Traditional beliefs in Africa tend to favor a highly individualistic way of life, free of the limits of tribalism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The Confucian "attunement of names" means that

Accepted Answer

A) the names we give to our children are an important factor in their character formation. 
B) names don't really matter. 
C) the name we give to something should match the reality. 
D) what counts the most is who you know. 
A) the names we give to our children are an important factor in their character formation. 
B) names don't really matter. 
C) the name we give to something should match the reality. 
D) what counts the most is who you know.

Question 3

Indicate three senses in which what is most real and important is best symbolized, for Native Americans, by the circle.

Accepted Answer

The circle stands for the togetherness o

Question 4

Confucius's view of interpersonal relationships can best be described as

Accepted Answer

A) egalitarian. 
B) egalitarian, but with the focus on merit. 
C) hierarchical. 
D) hierarchical, but with a focus on reciprocity and empathy. 
A) egalitarian. 
B) egalitarian, but with the focus on merit. 
C) hierarchical. 
D) hierarchical, but with a focus on reciprocity and empathy.

Question 5

To act naturally in the Daoist sense requires that you

Accepted Answer

A) act in a way that is free of social conditioning. 
B) do anything that occurs to you. 
C) act in a way that is prescribed by the most basic rituals. 
D) refrain from acting. 
A) act in a way that is free of social conditioning. 
B) do anything that occurs to you. 
C) act in a way that is prescribed by the most basic rituals. 
D) refrain from acting.

Question 6

Explain Confucius's "attunement of names."

Accepted Answer

The attunement of names means that the n

Traditional beliefs in Africa tend to favor a highly individualistic way of life, free of the limits of tribalism.

The Confucian "attunement of names" means that

Indicate three senses in which what is most real and important is best symbolized, for Native Americans, by the circle.

Confucius's view of interpersonal relationships can best be described as

To act naturally in the Daoist sense requires that you

Explain Confucius's "attunement of names."

Philosophical Questions

The Meaning of Life

God

The Nature of Reality

The Search for the Truth

Self

Freedom

Morality and the Good Life

Justice and the Good Society

Beauty

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Exam 11: Non-Western Philosophy

Traditional beliefs in Africa tend to favor a highly individualistic way of life, free of the limits of tribalism.

The Confucian "attunement of names" means that

Indicate three senses in which what is most real and important is best symbolized, for Native Americans, by the circle.

Confucius's view of interpersonal relationships can best be described as

To act naturally in the Daoist sense requires that you

Explain Confucius's "attunement of names."

Philosophical Questions

The Meaning of Life

God

The Nature of Reality

The Search for the Truth

Self

Freedom

Morality and the Good Life

Justice and the Good Society

Beauty

Filters