It's Plato,
not Play-Doh
not Play-Doh
What is "The Good" for Plato?
True Understanding
What is a virtue
a character trait/disposition typically associated with the positive evaluation of a person
What is "The Good" for Buddhism?
Nibbana (enlightenment)
What is “The Good” for Daoism?
The Dao
What are the beatitude?
8 blessings given by Jesus that express Catholic Virtues
What is an allegory?
a short, symbolic story with a moral lesson
What is eudaemonia?
Happiness (The Good)
What is Buddhism's view on the self/soul called?
The Not-Self Doctrine
What is Wu-Wei?
Actionless action (flow-like state)
What are the 4 (Omnis) characteristics of God?
Omnipresent (always there)
Omnipotent (all powerful)
Omniscient (all knowing)
Omni-benevolent (all good)
Who do the prisoners in the cave represent?
Us (everyone)
How do humans develop virtue?
Training
What are the 4 Noble Truths
1. Life is Suffering
2. Suffering is caused by attachment
3. We need to let go of attachment to end suffering
4. Eightfold Path
What is the lesson from Yan Hui's story?
Relativism and humility
(recognizing the need for balance between opposites)
What 2 metaphors does Jesus use to describe the mission and identity of Catholics
1. Salt of the Earth
2. Light of the World
What realm does the cave represent?
The realm of belief
What is the Doctrine of the Mean?
Principle that tells us that virtue is the balance between excess and deficiency
What does right speech call us to do (or not do)?
No swearing, lying, or abusive language
Name 3 characteristics associated with yin and 3 characteristics associated with yang (answers may vary)
Yin: Dark, feminine, weak, passive, negative
Yang: Light, masculine, strong, active, positive
Which of Jesus' lessons describes an act offered purely to God that's personal and sincere
Concerning Prayer
What is the main lesson of Plato's "Allegory of the Cave"
We need to make a journey from ignorance to truth
What 3 guidelines does Aristotle give for living a virtuous life?
1. Avoid Extremes
2. Notice/Avoid errors you're prone to
3. Be wary of pleasure
What are the 3 categories of the eightfold path?
1. wisdom
2. virtue
3. concentration
Which Daoist principle does the story of Cook DIng represent?
Wu-Wei
What is the sawdust metaphor?
You're so focused on the sawdust in someone else's eye, you miss the plank in your own
(self-reflect before you judge others)