1.) What is Taoist philosophy?

Give three examples on how this philosophy is manifested in

Oriental culture and explain each. (7.5 points)
2.) What are the different aspects of the self as an ego? Enumerate and briefly explain each
aspect (7.5 points)
3.) Discuss the concept of isolation in relation to the concept of identification. (7.5 points)
4.) Differentiate the idea of the self does not exist versus the self is merely a stream of
consciousness. (7.5 points)
5.) SITUATIONAL QUESTION (Do not add your own facts) Jordin Sparks is a Third Year Math
Student. As per seating arrangement, on her right is Taylor Hicks and on her left is David Cook.
They were taking an exam that would determine whether or not they would be retained or kicked
out of American Idol University. In the middle of this particularly difficult exam, the students
noticed that the proctor was just sleeping and not really looking over the students taking the
exam. Taylor and David started prodding Jordin to let them copy her test paper.
a) Briefly state the advantage and disadvantage in being caught up with a particular role in
society. (5 points)
b) If you were Jordin Sparks, would you let Taylor Hicks copy knowing that he did not study
for the exam at all, constantly going out to movies and playing DoTA prior to the exam?
Explain (7.5 points)
c) If you were Jordin Sparks, would you let David Cook copy knowing that although he is
mentally slow, he is a hard worker, spending most of his time in the library and that this
exam is his last chance to stay? Explain (7.5 points)
BONUS QUESTION: Who is seated at the left of David Cook? (5 points)