Lesson 6: On Suffering

Question 1

• experience of unpleasantness, discomfort, and pain
• associated with threats to human existence or the lack of pleadure or happiness in life

Answer 1

suffering

Question 2

physical sensations such as discomfort, hunger, distress, and pain

Answer 2

physical suffering

Question 3

emotional and mental states such as depression, anxiety, fear, loneliness, and grief

Answer 3

mental suffering

Question 4

refers to fear and anxiery

Answer 4

angst

Question 5

crisis brought about when a person begins to question his or her purpose and reason for being

Answer 5

existential dread

Question 6

feeling of weariness and discontent brought about by a lack of interest

Answer 6

ennui

Question 7

two major philosophical views regarding human suffering

Answer 7

1. suffering is an undesirable human condition, and humans naturally seek pleasure and avoid pain
2. suffering is essential because it defines human existence

Question 8

believes that human existence is characterized by suffering caused by man’s inability to meet his unlimited wants and desires

Answer 8

pessimistic view

Question 9

propose that human suffering is caused by desire, and that suffering will only end through the elimination of worldly desires

Answer 9

four noble truths

Question 10

buddhist philosophy considers suffering as a defining feature of human ______.

Answer 10

existence

Question 11

hinduism believes that suffering is closely tied to spiritual progress and that all suffering ends when a person attains ______.

Answer 11

enlightenment

Question 12

True or False

• suffering is inevitable, and that man is meant to suffer
• certain forms of suffering can be beneficial and can result to personal growth and development

Answer 12

True

Question 13

For Sefler, these two go hand-in-hand in defining a person’s views on his life’s experiences, and a balance between positive and negative experiences will result in a well adjusted, functional person

Answer 13

suffering and happiness

Question 14

philosophical branch which tries to reconcile the existence of a benevolent, all-good God with the reality of suffering in the world

Answer 14

Theodicy

Question 15

Origen considers the world as “_________” where suffering plays a role in educating and healing the person

Answer 15

“a school and hospital for souls”

Question 16

True or False

considers suffering as a means to achieve a higher meaning in life

Answer 16

True

Question 17

means that a person employs in dealing with difficult life situations and involves a conscious effort to solve personal and interpersonal problems

Answer 17

coping

Question 18

Epicureans believe that sufferings can be avoided by seeking these things in life and avoiding?

Answer 18

seeking only the pleasurable things in life and avoiding those that cause harm or pain

Question 19

Nietzsche’s view on suffering which emphasize the individual’s role in adversity

Answer 19

when faced with difficulties, a person should not blame others or external factors but rather take responsibility for it

Question 20

believes that the purpose of a person’s existence is to make other people happy

Answer 20

humanitarianism

Question 21

is need for people recover from traumatic experiences more quickly

Answer 21

social support