School of Life: Absence of religion video

What does the term "anthropocentric" mean in the context of the modern age?

• It places nature at the centre of the hierarchy.

• It places human beings and their experiences at the centre of the hierarchy.

• It places animals at the centre of the hierarchy.

• It places gods at the centre of the hierarchy.

Which ancient culture is mentioned as having gods living on Mount Olympus?

• The Romans

• The Egyptians

• The Greeks

• The Norse

How did Zen Buddhism view nature in comparison to humans?

• Less important than humans

• Equally important as humans

• More important than humans

• Not important at all

In the context of the passage, what does "Theocentric" mean?

• Placing humans at the centre of the universe

• Placing nature at the centre of the universe

• Placing God at the centre of the universe

• Placing animals at the centre of the universe

What has the decline of religion led to, according to the passage?

• A greater focus on nature

• The rise of anthropocentrism

• The rise of animal worship

• The decline of human importance

What unexpected kind of suffering has the philosophy of anthropocentrism brought?

• A sense of liberation

• A sense of human superiority

• A sense of envy and inadequacy

• A sense of divine connection

What does the passage suggest can help us feel less self-absorbed?

• Focusing on human achievements

• Engaging in competitive activities

• Observing the stars or nature

• Reading religious texts

What is the significance of meeting a small animal, according to the passage?

• It reminds us of our superiority

• It highlights our individuality

• It shows our insignificance

• It makes us feel powerful

What does the passage suggest about the role of religions in the past?

• They ignored human importance

• They organised and interpreted our sense of smallness

• They focused solely on human achievements

• They promoted human superiority

What does the passage imply about the modern sense of human importance?

• It is well-organised and clear

• It is disorganised and fragmented

• It is universally accepted

• It is diminishing rapidly