Self in Western and Eastern Thoughts.pdf

To enlighten the minds of future generations to come.

1. SELF IN
WESTERN AND
EASTERN
THOUGHTS

2. Lesson Objectives
differentiate the concept of self according to
Western thought against Eastern/Oriental
perspectives
explain the concept of self as found in Asian
thoughts
Create a representation of the Filipino self

3. Confucianism
code of ethical conduct
focused on having a harmonious
social life
Self-cultivation - ultimate
purpose of life
chun-tzu - a man of virtue or
noble character
Subdued self - personal needs
are repressed for the good of
many

4. Taoism
living in the way of the Tao or
the universe.
rejects having one definition of
what the Tao is
rejects the hierarchy and
strictness brought by
Confucianism
the self is part of the universe
ideal self - selflessness

5. BUDDHISM
Self is seen as illusion, born out of
ignorance, of trying to hold and
control things, or human-centered
needs
Self is also the source of all the
sufferings
Forget about the self, cravings and
attachments.

7. WESTERN
PERSPECTIVE

8. WESTERN THOUGHTS
LOOKS AT THE WORLD IN
DUALITIES
Distinct from the other person, the
creator is separate from the object he
created.

9. TALK MORE ABOUT
THEIR PERSONAL
ATTRIBUTES WHEN
DESCRIBING
THEMSELVES
ASIANS
TALK ABOUT THEIR
SOCIAL ROLES OR THE
SOCIAL SITUATIONS
THAT INVOKED
CERTAIN TRAITS
AMERICANS
Several studies showed

10. INDIVIDUALISTIC
CULTURE
ASIANS
COLLECTIVISTIC
CULTURE
WESTERN