Which philosophy places separating church and state at the top of its agenda?

True or false: Aristotle believed that if you live honestly, compassionately, and virtuously you will have lived a good life, regardless of your attainment of wealth, beauty, or skill in other areas

Which is more important from a Confucianist perspective?
A) The individual B) Relationships with others C) Neither

Let’s say you win $1,000 in the lottery and you decide you want to use the money to help an animal. According to an effective altruist, would it be better to use the money to adopt one dog and give it a good life (good food, health care, toys, and lots of love), or to donate to an organization that will use the money to pay medical expenses that will save the lives of 3 dogs?

A narrative that personal experience, self-reflection, and self-analysis with theory and/or cultural analysis

Which philosophy argues that everything in life is impermanent and recognizing this is key to living a virtuous life?

True or false: Aristotle believed that there are moral rules that can be applied universally to any situation

True or false: Ritual and social skills are an important to living a virtuous life in Confucianism

True or false: Effective altruism is more focused on the intentions behind an a good deed than the consequences or outcome of the good deed

Our present world view is based on a perception of reality that has dominated our society for the past 300 years and that has become institutionalized and vested with power, but that is now incapable of conceiving new solutions. The more we study the major problems of our time, the more we come to realize that they cannot be understood in isolation. They are systemic problems - interconnected and interdependent.

Which philosophy says that we must guide our moral judgements by the outcomes of our decisions, not by the intent behind them?

Aristotle argues that we need a combination of moral will (moral virtue) and moral skill (practical reason). What is the term Aristotle uses to describe the combination of moral will and moral skill

True or false: A person who lives in poverty could not be considered enlightened in Confucianism?

What philosophical framework heavily influenced effective altruism?
A) Utilitarianism B) Virtue ethics C) Scientology D) Libertarianism

• Reason and science
• No denigration of intelligence, relying on the supernatural, or looking for outside salvation
• Open and pluralistic, democratic societies
• Separation of church and state
• Justice and fairness; eliminating discrimination
• Protect and enhance the earth
• Right to privacy
• Common moral decencies: Altruism, integrity, honesty, etc.
• Optimism, learning, joy, compassion, hope
 Will also accept from Kurtz’s ethical excellence
• Autonomy, self-reliance, taking control of your destiny
• Intelligence and reason
• Self-discipline, avoid imprudent choices that harm ourselves and others
• Self-respect
• Creativity, innovation, and discovery
• Motivation
• Positive attitude, especially towards life opportunities
• Passion and joyful experiences
• Good health
• The goal is to live fully and creatively

Which philosophy focuses on achieving human flourishing through balance and success across domains of moral virtue, meaningful work, relationships, self expression, habits, beauty, intellectual development, material conditions

What does ‘the good life’ mean for Aristotle? Hint: He has a specific word for it

True or false: One needs an experience of sudden enlightenment (like a ‘light bulb’ moment) to become a sage

Name at least one issue that effective altruists consider to determine what will be the greatest good.

Right resolve; right livelihood; right speech; right action; compassion; loving-kindness; sympathetic joy; equanimity

Which philosophy argues that a good life is characterized by loving relationships with others?

What is the doctrine of means?

Which of these is NOT one of the primary virtues of Confucianism?
A) Wisdom, B) Benevolence, C) Propriety D) Generosity

Name as many principles of effective altruism as you can. You will get 100 for each (there are 4, so up to 400 total)

The term, according to our textbook authors, that means an account of how the world works