Which of the Following Perspectives Best Aligns with a Critical

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following perspectives best aligns with a critical theorist's approach?

• A) Theories should be tested through research, in an attempt to increase the predictive understanding of phenomena.
• B) Knowledge is universal and may be absolutely captured.
• C) There is one objective reality that can be captured and measured by instruments, independent of the observer.
• D) Reality and knowledge are considered as relative to particular people and times.

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Definitions:

Buddhism

A major world religion founded in the 5th century BCE by Siddhartha Gautama, focusing on the elimination of suffering through ethical living, meditation, and insight.

Tang Dynasty

An imperial dynasty of China (618-907 AD) renowned for its artistic, cultural, and intellectual advancements, and considered a high point in Chinese civilization.

Bodhisattva

In Buddhist thought, a potential Buddha who chooses not to achieve enlightenment in order to help save humanity.

Buddhism Introduction

The spread of Buddhism into various regions around the globe, beginning in the 6th century BCE, which introduced the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama, emphasizing enlightenment and the middle path.