WorksheetsGROUP 2 ICE BREAKER
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Which of the following best describes the Western perspective of the self?
Interconnected with family and community
Independent and autonomous
Defined by social harmony
Dissolution of the ego
The phrase “I think, therefore I am” reflects which tradition’s view of self?
Eastern
Taoist
Western
Buddhist
In the Eastern perspective, the self is seen as:
Interdependent and relational
Separate and unique
Based on personal success
Rational and logical
Which philosophy emphasizes roles, relationships, and moral cultivation in shaping the self?
Buddhism
Rationalism
Taoism
Confucianism
According to Taoism, the self is best understood as:
Detached from society
Aligned with the Tao and universal balance
Achieving material success
Always competing with others
The Buddhist concept of Anatta (no-self) teaches that:
The self is permanent
The self is an illusion
The self is defined by family roles
The self is identical with society
Which of the following contrasts Western and Eastern views most clearly?
Western: Collectivism | Eastern: Individualism
Western: Ego-centered | Eastern: Ego-dissolution
Western: Harmony | Eastern: Rationalism
Western: Nirvana | Eastern: Materialism
Which of these is a key insight from the presentation?
Culture does not influence identity
The self is only biological
Cultural views of self shape behavior and values
Eastern and Western views are identical
Which question from the PPT encourages self-reflection?
What is the meaning of nirvana?
How does culture shape our identity?
Who founded rationalism?
What is ego?
The key takeaway from the presentation is that:
The self is only a Western construct
Both perspectives provide valuable insights for self-understanding
Eastern thought is superior to Western thought
Individualism is universal
