Question 1

The notion of simplicity (p'u) in Taoism is consonant with

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A)  Ignorance. 
B)  Full awareness of the human condition. 
C)  Childishness. 
D)  Patience. 
A)  Ignorance. 
B)  Full awareness of the human condition. 
C)  Childishness. 
D)  Patience.

Question 2

The Analects is a religious text similar to the Hebrew scriptures, the Quran, and the New Testament.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Think of some existing rituals that are helpful to members of your culture. Can you also imagine some rituals that, if performed, would make things easier?

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Some existing rituals in my culture that

Question 4

It is through rituals that our true feelings are revealed, according to Confucius.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The concept of suchness (tzu yan) is best understood as

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A)  That which has no name. 
B)  That which cannot be known. 
C)  That which has no being. 
D)  That which is in harmony with itself. 
A)  That which has no name. 
B)  That which cannot be known. 
C)  That which has no being. 
D)  That which is in harmony with itself.

Question 6

The Third Noble Truth refers to the

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A)  The existence of suffering. 
B)  Cessation of suffering. 
C)  The cause of suffering. 
D)  The way to achieve Nibbāna. 
A)  The existence of suffering. 
B)  Cessation of suffering. 
C)  The cause of suffering. 
D)  The way to achieve Nibbāna.

Question 7

The "Three" in Taoism refers to

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A)  Ch'i, yin, and yang. 
B)  The supreme trinity of gods. 
C)  Harmony, eternity, and divinity. 
D)  Heaven, earth, and humanity. 
A)  Ch'i, yin, and yang. 
B)  The supreme trinity of gods. 
C)  Harmony, eternity, and divinity. 
D)  Heaven, earth, and humanity.

Question 8

According to Bassui in "A Letter to a Dying Man," death is like

Accepted Answer

A)  A snowflake dissolving. 
B)  The setting of the sun. 
C)  A candle being blown out by the wind. 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  A snowflake dissolving. 
B)  The setting of the sun. 
C)  A candle being blown out by the wind. 
D)  All of the above.

Question 9

The central focus of Taoism is to live in harmony with God.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Is the doctrine of karma the same as the sentiment expressed in "what goes around, comes around"? Why or why not?

Accepted Answer

The doctrine of karma and the sentiment

Question 11

The Eightfold Path is

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A)  The "middle way." 
B)  The doctrine of the not-self. 
C)  Described in the Fourth Noble Truth. 
D)  Both a and c 
A)  The "middle way." 
B)  The doctrine of the not-self. 
C)  Described in the Fourth Noble Truth. 
D)  Both a and c

Question 12

Confucius believed that societies were better off when rulers ruled by personal example rather than by coercion. What did he mean by this, and can you find examples that support this notion?

Accepted Answer

Confucius believed that societies were b

Question 13

Compare the Buddha's Noble Eightfold Path, or "middle way," to Aristotle's doctrine of the mean. What similarities/differences do you see?
.

Accepted Answer

The Buddha's Noble Eightfold Path and Ar

Question 14

In "Is That So?" a Zen master fathers an illegitimate child.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

In "The Moon Cannot Be Stolen," a Zen master offers his clothes to a thief.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The power of Te, in Taoism,

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A)  Allows human beings to experience the Tao. 
B)  Is the primordial breath of the universe. 
C)  Is the practice of effortless action. 
D)  Represents the polar opposite forces. 
A)  Allows human beings to experience the Tao. 
B)  Is the primordial breath of the universe. 
C)  Is the practice of effortless action. 
D)  Represents the polar opposite forces.

Question 17

A wise person, to a Taoist, would focus on reading sacred texts and observing rituals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

What is the central focus of Taoism and how are its adherents admonished to live? Explain your answer. Do you think such a goal is worthy, or possible to attain?

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good essay will:
Describe the

Question 19

According to Sengai in "Real Prosperity," real prosperity consists in

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A)  Wealth. 
B)  Study and meditation. 
C)  Peace. 
D)  None of the above. 
A)  Wealth. 
B)  Study and meditation. 
C)  Peace. 
D)  None of the above.

Question 20

Confucius was concerned with the philosophical meaning of life.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The notion of simplicity (p'u) in Taoism is consonant with

The Analects is a religious text similar to the Hebrew scriptures, the Quran, and the New Testament.

Think of some existing rituals that are helpful to members of your culture. Can you also imagine some rituals that, if performed, would make things easier?

It is through rituals that our true feelings are revealed, according to Confucius.

The concept of suchness (tzu yan) is best understood as

The Third Noble Truth refers to the

The "Three" in Taoism refers to

According to Bassui in "A Letter to a Dying Man," death is like

The central focus of Taoism is to live in harmony with God.

Is the doctrine of karma the same as the sentiment expressed in "what goes around, comes around"? Why or why not?

The Eightfold Path is

Confucius believed that societies were better off when rulers ruled by personal example rather than by coercion. What did he mean by this, and can you find examples that support this notion?

Compare the Buddha's Noble Eightfold Path, or "middle way," to Aristotle's doctrine of the mean. What similarities/differences do you see? .

In "Is That So?" a Zen master fathers an illegitimate child.

In "The Moon Cannot Be Stolen," a Zen master offers his clothes to a thief.

The power of Te, in Taoism,

A wise person, to a Taoist, would focus on reading sacred texts and observing rituals.

What is the central focus of Taoism and how are its adherents admonished to live? Explain your answer. Do you think such a goal is worthy, or possible to attain?

According to Sengai in "Real Prosperity," real prosperity consists in

Confucius was concerned with the philosophical meaning of life.

What Is Philosophy

The Elements of Argument

Knowing Vs Thinking

Mind

Free Will

Identity

God

Moral Theory

Moral Problems

Society

Social Justice

Art

The Meaning of Life

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Exam 14: Asian Outlooks

The notion of simplicity (p'u) in Taoism is consonant with

The Analects is a religious text similar to the Hebrew scriptures, the Quran, and the New Testament.

Think of some existing rituals that are helpful to members of your culture. Can you also imagine some rituals that, if performed, would make things easier?

It is through rituals that our true feelings are revealed, according to Confucius.

The concept of suchness (tzu yan) is best understood as

The Third Noble Truth refers to the

The "Three" in Taoism refers to

According to Bassui in "A Letter to a Dying Man," death is like

The central focus of Taoism is to live in harmony with God.

Is the doctrine of karma the same as the sentiment expressed in "what goes around, comes around"? Why or why not?

The Eightfold Path is

Confucius believed that societies were better off when rulers ruled by personal example rather than by coercion. What did he mean by this, and can you find examples that support this notion?

Compare the Buddha's Noble Eightfold Path, or "middle way," to Aristotle's doctrine of the mean. What similarities/differences do you see? .

In "Is That So?" a Zen master fathers an illegitimate child.

In "The Moon Cannot Be Stolen," a Zen master offers his clothes to a thief.

The power of Te, in Taoism,

A wise person, to a Taoist, would focus on reading sacred texts and observing rituals.

What is the central focus of Taoism and how are its adherents admonished to live? Explain your answer. Do you think such a goal is worthy, or possible to attain?

According to Sengai in "Real Prosperity," real prosperity consists in

Confucius was concerned with the philosophical meaning of life.

What Is Philosophy

The Elements of Argument

Knowing Vs Thinking

Mind

Free Will

Identity

God

Moral Theory

Moral Problems

Society

Social Justice

Art

The Meaning of Life

Filters