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The Philosophical Journey, 2/e
William Lawhead, The University of Mississippi

The Search for God
Rethinking the Western Tradition: Asian Religions

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1

Explain the Advaita Vedanta Hindu view of Brahman and its relation to Atman.
2

Describe the Advaita Vedanta Hindu doctrines of karma and reincarnation.
3

State the Four Noble Truths of Buddhism, and briefly explain the place of the notion of dukkha (suffering) in the Buddhist perspective.
4

Discuss how a Theravada Buddhist would respond to the question: Does God exist?
5

Explain the Buddhist anatta (no-self) doctrine and indicate how it is consistent with the belief in rebirth.