Neo-Confucianism

question 45

Multiple Choice

Neo-Confucianism

• A) was greatly aided in its intellectual development by Wu Zhao.
• B) under Zhu Xi, divided the world into a material world and a transcendent world.
• C) maintained that the world is illusory unless one possesses a rare variety of karma.
• D) was a translation of the Master's works into Japanese.
• E) succumbed to a revived Buddhism.

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Definitions:

Functional Theory

A sociological perspective that interprets each part of society in terms of how it contributes to the stability of the whole society.

Credentialism

The overemphasis on certificates, degrees, or other formal qualifications as the determinant of a person's employability or social status.

Social Inequality

Refers to the unequal distribution of resources, opportunities, and rights among different social groups, often based on characteristics such as race, gender, or socioeconomic status.

Workforce Participation

The total number of individuals engaged in or looking for employment within the labor market.