When a Student Asks the Instructor to Define the Philosophic

question 12

Multiple Choice

When a student asks the instructor to define the philosophic stand of utilitarianism,the instructor gives the example of:

• A) An army officer sacrifices six paratroopers to save 100 prisoners of war.
• B) A priest burns down his church because it was defiled by Satanists.
• C) A mother jumps off a cliff with her baby to avoid being captured by Indians.
• D) A soldier murders captured enemies to prevent their divulging military secrets.

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Definitions:

Horyuji Complex

A historic Buddhist temple complex in Ikaruga, Nara Prefecture, Japan, known for its pagoda and main hall, representing some of the oldest wooden buildings in the world.

Tori Busshi

A renowned Japanese sculptor from the Asuka period, credited with creating the iconic Buddhist statue Shaka Nyorai.

Shingon Buddhism

A major school of Japanese Buddhism, characterized by esoteric teachings, rituals, and practices aimed at achieving enlightenment.

Taizokai Mandara

A complex and symbolic diagram or cosmic map in Esoteric Buddhism, representing the Womb World and the principle of the physical universe.