Self in Western Eastern/Oriental Thought

Western is always preoccupied with the idea of

• Unity of body and mind

• Harmony with nature

• The Duality of Body and the Soul

• Materialistic views

Which theory states that man is composed of both matter and form?

• Cartesian Dualism

• Aristotle's Hylemorphic Theory

• Materialism

• Dualism

According to Descartes, how does the process of understanding and making sense of experiences occur?

• The body processes information independently

• The soul gathers information from the body

• Reason processes information gathered by the body

• The body and soul independently reason

Where does the fusion of body and soul occur, according to certain philosophical beliefs?

• Heart

• Brain

• Pineal Gland

• Spine

In Eastern philosophy, what is the meaning of the concept of "Nirvana"?

• Eternal life

• Liberation from the cycle of reincarnation

• Material wealth

• Enlightenment through knowledge

How do Eastern philosophical traditions, such as Buddhism, emphasize the attainment of self-perfection?

• Through physical exercise

• Through fasting

• Through Meditation and Enlightenment

• Through social interactions

According to certain Eastern philosophies, what persists beyond the body and continues to exist after death, entering a new one?

• Samsara

• Atman

• Karma

• Tao

Which philosophy views the self as nothing but an evolution and transformation of inner consciousness?

• Confucianism

• Taoism

• Buddhism

• Hinduism

According to Buddhism, what guides the nature of man and its purpose?

• Five Pillars of Wisdom

• Four Noble Truths and Noble Eightfold Path

• Ten Commandments

• Eightfold Path to Enlightenment

What is the first idea expressed in the Four Noble Truth of Buddhism?

• Right View

• Life is suffering

• Cessation of suffering

• Liberation from desire