M. Kagan, PHL 201, Fall 1997, Open Format Midterm

This is an "open-format" midterm. It can be taken as an "open-book,"in-class or take-home, group, individual, or oral [with the following instructions].

Written exams should not exceed ONE pageper answer, and should include appropriate acknowledgment to sources andassistance.
EVERY EXAM SHOULD INCLUDE ANSWERS TO NUMBER 7 AND NUMBER 1.If taken in class as an individual effort, answer 2 of the following. Iftaken as a take home (by one person), answer 3.
All take-homes are to be typed, double-spaced, with citations for sourcesand assistance).
The exam may be done by a group of up to 3 members: If there are 3members, answer 5 questions; if there are two members, answer 4 questions.Group take-homes are to be typed, double spaced. If you wish to take thisexam as an oral, please make an appointment as soon as possible.
EVERY TAKE-HOME EXAM IS DUE OCTOBER 23 BY 7 PM. Exams not turnedin during class may be left at my office (RH422).

1. According to Freud, would Taoism count as a religion? Why or whynot?

2. What is Skinner's aetiological criticism of religion? Is it abetter criticism than Freud's? Why or why not?

3. According to Buber, when I and Thou is "applied" ineducation or psychotherapy, how does the relation differ from an "I-Thou"relation of full mutuality?

4. What problem is bothering Freud in Future of an Illusion? Isit important? Why or why not?

5. Develop a Buddhist critique of Freud or a Freudian critique of Buddhism.

6. What is the conflict of finitude? How well, if at all, does Buddhismaddress this conflict? Defend your answer.

7. Why does H, Smith think there are different kinds of Buddhism? Whatkind appeals the most to you? Why?

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