Draw Conclusions from the Evidence for Thinking through Sources 4

Instructions

This exercise asks you to assess the relationship between conclusions and evidence. Identify if the following conclusions are supported by the specific piece of evidence. Click yes for those pieces of evidence that support the conclusion and no for those that do not.

Conclusion A

Confucius would agree with the following pieces of evidence from other wisdom traditions.

  1. Question 4.36

    Evidence 1: The teaching in Source 4.6: Toward “Mature Manhood” that demons are tempters of men that can lead to their ruin

    Evidence 1: The teaching in Source 4.6: Toward “Mature Manhood” that demons are tempters of men that can lead to their ruin

    A.
    B.

  2. Question 4.37

    Evidence 2: The teaching in Source 4.3: A Daoist Perspective on the Good Life that the good life is attained through disengagement with society

    Evidence 2: The teaching in Source 4.3: A Daoist Perspective on the Good Life that the good life is attained through disengagement with society

    A.
    B.

  3. Question 4.38

    Evidence 3: The teaching in Source 4.5: Reflections from Jesus concerned with how one engaged with the kingdom of Heaven

    Evidence 3: The teaching in Source 4.5: Reflections from Jesus concerned with how one engaged with the kingdom of Heaven

    A.
    B.

  4. Question 4.39

    Evidence 4: The teaching in Source 4.4: Reflections from the Hindu Scriptures that the good society is one where all people faithfully performs their roles in society

    Evidence 4: The teaching in Source 4.4: Reflections from the Hindu Scriptures that the good society is one where all people faithfully performs their roles in society

    A.
    B.

Conclusion B

Jesus would agree with the following pieces of evidence from other wisdom traditions.

  1. Question 4.40

    Evidence 1: The teaching in Source 4.3: A Daoist Perspective on the Good Life that the good life is attained through disengagement with society

    Evidence 1: The teaching in Source 4.3: A Daoist Perspective on the Good Life that the good life is attained through disengagement with society

    A.
    B.

  2. Question 4.41

    Evidence 2: The teaching in Source 4.4: Reflections on the Hindu Scriptures concerning the cycle of life known as reincarnation

    Evidence 2: The teaching in Source 4.4: Reflections on the Hindu Scriptures concerning the cycle of life known as reincarnation

    A.
    B.

  3. Question 4.42

    Evidence 3: The teaching in Source 4.1: Reflections from Confucius that the privileged have the responsibility to selflessly look after their social inferiors

    Evidence 3: The teaching in Source 4.1: Reflections from Confucius that the privileged have the responsibility to selflessly look after their social inferiors

    A.
    B.

  4. Question 4.43

    Evidence 4: The teaching in Source 4.6: Toward “Mature Manhood” that demons are tempters of men that can lead to their ruin

    Evidence 4: The teaching in Source 4.6: Toward “Mature Manhood” that demons are tempters of men that can lead to their ruin

    A.
    B.