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The Nature of the Self in Eastern and Western Philosophy

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In Eastern philosophy, the self is often seen as:

  1. An illusion

  2. A permanent and unchanging entity

  3. A combination of the body and mind

  4. A social construct

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Eastern philosophy, the self is often seen as an illusion because it is constantly changing and impermanent.

In Western philosophy, the self is often seen as:

  1. A permanent and unchanging entity

  2. A combination of the body and mind

  3. A social construct

  4. An illusion

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Western philosophy, the self is often seen as a permanent and unchanging entity because it is believed to be the source of consciousness and identity.

The Buddhist concept of anatman means:

  1. The self is permanent and unchanging

  2. The self is an illusion

  3. The self is a combination of the body and mind

  4. The self is a social construct

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Buddhist concept of anatman means that the self is an illusion because it is constantly changing and impermanent.

The Hindu concept of atman means:

  1. The self is permanent and unchanging

  2. The self is an illusion

  3. The self is a combination of the body and mind

  4. The self is a social construct

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Hindu concept of atman means that the self is permanent and unchanging because it is believed to be the source of consciousness and identity.

The Western concept of the self is often associated with the idea of:

  1. Individuality

  2. Autonomy

  3. Rationality

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Western concept of the self is often associated with the idea of individuality, autonomy, and rationality.

The Eastern concept of the self is often associated with the idea of:

  1. Interconnectedness

  2. Impermanence

  3. Non-duality

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Eastern concept of the self is often associated with the idea of interconnectedness, impermanence, and non-duality.

Which of the following is a key difference between the Eastern and Western concepts of the self?

  1. The Eastern concept of the self is more focused on the individual, while the Western concept of the self is more focused on the community.

  2. The Eastern concept of the self is more focused on the present moment, while the Western concept of the self is more focused on the past and the future.

  3. The Eastern concept of the self is more focused on the body, while the Western concept of the self is more focused on the mind.

  4. The Eastern concept of the self is more focused on the interconnectedness of all things, while the Western concept of the self is more focused on the individuality of each person.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Eastern concept of the self is often seen as being more holistic and interconnected, while the Western concept of the self is often seen as being more individualistic and separate.

Which of the following is a key similarity between the Eastern and Western concepts of the self?

  1. Both concepts of the self are based on the idea of a permanent and unchanging entity.

  2. Both concepts of the self are based on the idea of an interconnected and impermanent entity.

  3. Both concepts of the self are based on the idea of a rational and autonomous entity.

  4. Both concepts of the self are based on the idea of a social and constructed entity.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Both the Eastern and Western concepts of the self are influenced by social and cultural factors.

Which of the following is a key question that both Eastern and Western philosophers have asked about the self?

  1. What is the nature of the self?

  2. What is the relationship between the self and the body?

  3. What is the relationship between the self and the mind?

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Both Eastern and Western philosophers have asked questions about the nature of the self, the relationship between the self and the body, and the relationship between the self and the mind.

Which of the following is a key difference between the Eastern and Western approaches to the study of the self?

  1. The Eastern approach is more focused on introspection, while the Western approach is more focused on observation.

  2. The Eastern approach is more focused on the individual, while the Western approach is more focused on the community.

  3. The Eastern approach is more focused on the present moment, while the Western approach is more focused on the past and the future.

  4. The Eastern approach is more focused on the interconnectedness of all things, while the Western approach is more focused on the individuality of each person.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Eastern approach to the study of the self is often more focused on introspection and meditation, while the Western approach is often more focused on observation and analysis.

Which of the following is a key similarity between the Eastern and Western approaches to the study of the self?

  1. Both approaches are based on the idea that the self is a permanent and unchanging entity.

  2. Both approaches are based on the idea that the self is an interconnected and impermanent entity.

  3. Both approaches are based on the idea that the self is a rational and autonomous entity.

  4. Both approaches are based on the idea that the self is a social and constructed entity.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Both the Eastern and Western approaches to the study of the self recognize that the self is influenced by social and cultural factors.

Which of the following is a key challenge in the study of the self?

  1. The self is too complex to be studied.

  2. The self is too subjective to be studied.

  3. The self is too private to be studied.

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The study of the self is challenging because the self is complex, subjective, and private.

Which of the following is a key implication of the idea that the self is an illusion?

  1. There is no such thing as free will.

  2. There is no such thing as moral responsibility.

  3. There is no such thing as a permanent and unchanging self.

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The idea that the self is an illusion has implications for our understanding of free will, moral responsibility, and the nature of the self.

Which of the following is a key implication of the idea that the self is a permanent and unchanging entity?

  1. There is such a thing as free will.

  2. There is such a thing as moral responsibility.

  3. There is such a thing as a permanent and unchanging self.

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The idea that the self is a permanent and unchanging entity has implications for our understanding of free will, moral responsibility, and the nature of the self.

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