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=Discussion Questions =



2. Would a person who lives by the concept of Wu Wei be a technically “good” person? 3. Hoff describes Pooh, as an “effortless” bear. What does he mean by that? In your opinion, what is the true definition of “effortless”? 4. According to Hoff, there is no such thing as “mistakes”. Instead they are things that are “imagined” by man (living being hat has a brain). Wouldn’t the action of not believing in having any mistakes, cause one to not improve in one’s weak spots and do not learn anything? In your opinion, are having mistakes really necessary in our lives? Why? 5. Hoff mentions that “trying too hard” on certain tasks, would bring total failures rather than total successes. Instead, he suggests leaving them as they are and just let them work out by themselves. Do you agree or disagree? 6. What are some instances in Korean, or in general, Modern society where trying thinking too hard has proven to be bad? 7. How do you relate the concept of “Fate,” to the “Natural Order,” of the Tao belief? Are they similar? 8. Would you call beings, such as Pooh, that live their lives so effortlessly to be less intelligent? If so, why? 9. On page 77, Pooh says “If people were Superior to Animals, they’d take care better care of the world.” What is your reaction to this statement? Do you agree or disagree? 10. According to Hoff, men's minds are too unstable to accomplish anything correctly. How does this relate to the statement made by Pooh in question number 9?**
 * 1. How is the concept of the “natural law” related to Wu Wei?