Achievements and Philosophical Contributions

Achievements and Philosophical Contributions

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Philosophy, Life Skills, Social Studies

10th Grade - University

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Created by

Jackson Turner

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The speaker reflects on personal and intellectual achievements. Personally, they are proud of maintaining a long marriage, raising four children, and supporting a fifth child despite a divorce. Intellectually, they highlight their translation work on Tibetan philosophy and its impact on contemporary thought, emphasizing a critical understanding of the world. They conclude by valuing the ability to live a meaningful life and raise a family.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the speaker consider his proudest personal achievement?

Traveling the world

Winning a prestigious award

Maintaining a long marriage and raising children

Publishing a best-selling book

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many children did the speaker raise?

Four

Five

Two

Three

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the title of the speaker's translation work?

The Central Philosophy of Tibet

The Philosophy of India

The Way of Buddhism

The Essence of Tibetan Thought

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which philosophical tradition does the speaker study?

Greek Philosophy

Tibetan Buddhism

Chinese Philosophy

Western Philosophy

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the speaker aim to achieve in contemporary philosophy?

A rejection of relativity

A holistic view of the world

A critical understanding of the world

A focus on ancient texts

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which philosophers does the speaker relate his work to?

Nietzsche and Kierkegaard

Vidin and Dereda

Kant and Hegel

Plato and Aristotle

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What broader achievement does the speaker reflect on?

Writing a famous novel

Living a meaningful life and raising a family

Winning a Nobel Prize

Building a successful business