this is a sample demo PowerPoint lesson for the topic on the three evils
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Added: Aug 25, 2024
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On The Three Evils by: U Nu
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Directions: Give the meaning of the underlined words based on context clues.
1. But with the advent of profit motive, these commodities became objects of exploitation . They became instruments of wealth and stimulus for greed. Exploitation - misuse or abuse
2. The poorest of the poor want to become rich; the rich want to become richer; and the process goes on ad infinitum. Ad infinitum- without ceasing; infinitely; non-stop
3. We cannot escape the three inevitables; old age, disease and death. Inevitables - cannot be avoided
4. Nobody can deny that the five sense objects- pretty sight, delightful sound, fragrant smell, savory taste, and nice touch – are only fleeting phenomena. They are neither lasting nor permanent. Fleeting - temporary
5. Nor can anybody deny that property is transitory : no one can carry away his property after death. Transitory - not permanent
Comprehension Check
1 . What are the three evils that have led humanity astray? How do they affect people’s lives? • The three evils are greed, hatred, and ignorance.
2. What are the three inevitables? • The three inevitables are old age, disease, and death.
3. Explain the meaning of the line: “Property is transitory.” • “Property is transitory” means that no one can carry away their properties or wealth after death.
4. How has insatiable greed for wealth affected the life of the people? • It resulted in the profit motive which was not directed toward the use of all people. It was a selfish motive, therefore, the profit it served only the people with that intention.
5. What was the result of the advent of the profit motive? • The advent of profit motive resulted to objects becoming object of exploitation and became instruments of wealth and stimulus for greed.
6. How was the Padaythabin tree compared to the natural wealth of the country? • If people would use the natural wealth of the country for the common good of mankind, it would be inexhaustible and would be satisfying everyone’s needs.
7. Do you favor the idea of “sharing common property”? Explain your answer.