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The Self in Eastern and Western Thought

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 3mins

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1.

Anaximander, a Pre-Socratic philosopher, introduced the concept of "apeiron" to describe:

a)

A finite and measurable quantity

b)

A specific deity

c)

A fixed and tangible element

d)

An infinite and boundless substance

2.

Heraclitus' doctrine of flux emphasizes:

a)

Stability and permanence in the material world

b)

The dynamic nature of reality

c)

The immutability of reality

d)

The existence of eternal forms

3.

Parmenides' exploration focused on:

a)

The nature of being and non-being

b)

The coexistence of being and non-being

c)

The denial of the material world

d)

The eternal and unchanging nature of reality

4.

Socratic dialogues, as recorded by Plato, encouraged individuals to:

a)

Passively accept societal norms

b)
  • Reject the pursuit of knowledge

c)

Engage in critical self-examination

d)

Pursue external achievements

5.

Plato's tripartite soul includes components of:

a)

Reason, spirit, and desire

b)
  • Intellect, spirit, and desire

c)

Reason, courage, and desire

d)

Mind, body, and soul

6.

Aristotle's concept of eudaimonia emphasizes:

a)

Material wealth and success

b)
  • Pleasure and hedonism

c)

Virtuous living and human flourishing

d)

Asceticism and self-denial

7.

Descartes' mind-body dualism posits that:

a)

The mind and body are separate entities

b)
  • The mind and body are indistinguishable

c)

The mind controls the body entirely

d)

The body controls the mind entirely

8.

Descartes' philosophy influenced:

a)

A disregard for scientific inquiry

b)
  • A rejection of individualism

c)

A reliance on faith over reason

d)

The development of rationalism

9.

Kierkegaard's "leap of faith" refers to:

a)

An act of blind obedience

b)
  • A passionate commitment to one's values

c)

A commitment to rational inquiry

d)

A rejection of personal beliefs

10.

Sartre's philosophy emphasizes:

a)

Human freedom and responsibility

b)
  • Determinism and fatalism

c)

The existence of universal essences

d)

The importance of conformity