WorksheetsWhat does it mean to be good?
Total questions: 31
Worksheet time: 16mins
Which branch of ethics focuses on meeting the needs of others and ourselves?
Ethic of care
Virtue ethics
Justice ethics
Teleological ethics
What factor did NOT contribute to Confucius developing empathy for the disadvantaged?
His father died when he was young
His brother was disabled
He was responsible for supporting his family from a young age
He was a political advisor to the local ruler
What did Confucius believe was the foundation of our character?
Our family and early education
Music and learning
Righteousness and virtue
Patience, openness and stillness
How did Confucius define virtue (ren)?
Being true to ourselves and benevolent to others
Bringing ourselves into harmony with the underlying order of the world
Seeking to love all with a detached love that is not about appearances or material goods
Using reason to develop habits that will lead us to happiness
How did Confucius summarize his ethical teachings?
Do not do to others what you would not want done to yourself
Look to nature as a model for virtue
Love your neighbor as yourself
The final end of human life is happiness
What is the best description of the structure of The Analects?
A collection of short sayings with a deeper meanings
Self-contained sections written in poetic language
A letter to the Carmelite sisters
A dialogue between the philosopher and his friend
What is the best description of the structure of the Dao-de-Jing?
A collection of short sayings with a deeper meanings
Self-contained sections written in poetic language
A letter to the Carmelite sisters
A dialogue between the philosopher and his friend
What is the best description of the structure of The Way of Perfection?
A collection of short sayings with a deeper meanings
Self-contained sections written in poetic language
A letter to the Carmelite sisters
A dialogue between the philosopher and his friend
What is the name of the book that collects Confucius' teachings?
The Analects
The Dao-de-Jing
The Ways of Perfection
The Nicomachean Ethics
What is the name of the book that describes Lao Tzu's teachings?
The Analects
The Dao-de-Jing
The Ways of Perfection
The Nicomachean Ethics
What is the name of Teresa of Avila's major ethical work?
The Analects
The Dao-de-Jing
The Ways of Perfection
The Nicomachean Ethics
According to Lao Tzu, what is the underlying order beneath the apparent chaos of the world?
Dao
De
Ren
Yi
According to Lao Tzu, why should we value nature?
As a model for the virtues we seek in ourselves
As a mirror that reflects our inner being
As a book in which the wisdom of the universe is written
As a drawer that contains the tools we need for life
According to Lao Tzu, how do we bring ourselves in harmony with the Dao?
Learn to accept ourselves instead of trying to change who we are
Transform ourselves into the person we want to become
Seek our original, most authentic self
Fulfill the roles and social relationships we value
What is NOT one of the key ideas in Teresa of Avila's ethics?
Love others with a spiritual love
Detach oneself from created things
Practice humility
Bring oneself into harmony with the universe
What statement best describes Teresa of Avila's view of love?
Love everyone with a detached love that values their inner self rather than what's on the surface
Love those who love you back
Love others according to how much they contribute to your happiness
Love others according to what they have and what they can do for you
