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A Level Religious Studies: Jean Piaget Revision Notes with Strengths and Weaknesses

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JEAN PIAGET Argued that children develop their intellect through interacting with the world. This happens in stages where the child gets an understanding of the world they live in. The Schemata Child develops internal representations of mental and physical actions. Some schemata are already present in a newborn (sucking, gripping or crying) whilst some are developed as the child grows. The schemata are built through 2 processes: 1. Assimilation – fitting newly acquired knowledge into what the child already knows. 2. Accommodation – as new experiences occur which do not fit into existing schemata, the child adapts them to fit, or creates new ones. Assimilation > Equilibrium > New Situation > Disequilibrium > Accommodation > Assimilation (restart) This process happens when the child encounters something unfamiliar. The child applies an existing schema, but is not successful. They modify the schema to suit, and the cycle starts again. Piaget explains that children mov...
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A Level Religious Studies: Mahayana Buddism Revision Notes

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Mahayana Buddhism So Far The Council Why? – Maha Kashyapa concern for the future of the dharma after the Buddha died.   1 st Council – Maha Kashyapa and many senior monks held a council of 500 arahats to collect the teachings of the Buddha. After asking upali (chief disciple of the Buddha) the vinaya was agreed (monastic discipline). They also questioned Ananda (attendant of the Buddha) on sermons taught by the Buddha – the sutta was established (teachings). Why ? To settle an agreement between a group of monks and the elders of the order. 2 nd Council – Over monastic practise – some monks had a lax interpretation of vinaya. They wanted greater freedom in the application of rules of the vinaya. The practises of dissenting monks were unacceptable but they refused to accept the decision of the council known as Mahasanghilias – they were sympathetic to ordinary monks. This led to Theravada and Mahayana Buddhism. The only goal worthy of attainment was Buddhahood. Why ? To remove the ...
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A Level Religious Studies - Idiot's Guide to Pacifism

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PACIFISM What is it?   Pacifism is the belief that any violence, including war, is unjustifiable under any circumstances, and that all disputes should be settled by peaceful means. A conscientious objector is  “A person who for reasons of conscience objects to serving in the armed force.” Christian Teachings “Do not kill.” “Love your enemies.” “Put away your sword. All who take the sword die by the sword.” “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.” “Love your neighbour as yourself.” “God gives life and only God should take life away.” Agape – Christian love. “If anyone hits you on the right cheek then offer him the left also.” Stewardship – War can destroy the planet. Sanctity of life – All life is sacred, precious and special. The Dalai Lama The Dalai Lama is the spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhists.   Around the world, he is recognised as a ...
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