AQA A Level Religious Studies Paper 2A June 2023 question paper

Examine why there are different views about the application of ahimsa.

‘There is little agreement in Buddhism on concepts of Buddha.’

Evaluate this claim.

Examine how Buddhism responds to materialistic secular values.

‘Buddhism responds successfully to the issues raised by genetic engineering.’

Evaluate this claim.

‘Philosophical arguments for the existence of God show that Buddhist beliefs about Ultimate Reality are not coherent.’

Critically examine and evaluate this view with reference to the dialogue between Buddhism and philosophy.

‘Philosophy does not support belief in the authority of the Pali Canon.’

Critically examine and evaluate this view with reference to the dialogue between Buddhism and philosophy.

‘Natural Moral Law gives Buddhists clear guidance on issues surrounding wealth.’

Critically examine and evaluate this view with reference to the dialogue between Buddhism and ethical studies.

‘Bentham’s consequential ethics have no value for Buddhists.’

Critically examine and evaluate this view with reference to the dialogue between Buddhism and Bentham.