Explain and Defend the Following Claim: Theravada Buddhism Is "Atheistic

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Essay

Explain and defend the following claim: Theravada Buddhism is "atheistic," but not in the sense this term is commonly understood.

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Definitions:

James And Lange

Theorists who proposed an emotion theory suggesting physiological arousal precedes the experience of emotion.

Cognitive Representations

Mental models or mental images that individuals form about objects, events, or people, based on their knowledge and experiences, which guide their interactions with the external world.

Physiological Responses

The body's automatic reactions to a stimulus, including changes in heart rate, breathing, and muscle tension, among others.

Emotions

Intricate mental conditions that encompass a trio of distinct elements: an individual's personal experience, a physical reaction, and an action or demonstrative response.