THE

EASTERN
PHILOSOPHY
Man is a part of the Cosmic Unity

Life is a journey towards

eternal realities beyond this world

Eternal return: the universe will continue to

recur

Self-liberation from the false "Me"

and finding the true "Me"

THE
WESTERN
PHILOSOPHY
Man is an element

of the Divine

Life is a service (to the God, people,

business, etc.)

Time and Life is viewed as being

not cyclical but linear

Self-dedication to the goal

(success, happiness, etc.)

 THE EASTERN
PHILOSOPHY
Eastern philosophy consists of schools of
thought which are often closely tied with
religious beliefs. Eastern philosophies
are often described as “wisdom”
literature, where stories, sayings. And
texts encourage people to adopt an
ethical and harmonious way of life.

major gods that It is a monotheistic An animistic religion

religion because it that gives emphasis

coexist with each
believes in the One
on harmony, one can
other to maintain
Ultimate God who has
manifest essential
and depict the
a role in the ultimate
connectedness.
karmic cycle of life destiny of mankind.

JUDAISM
SHINTOISM

HINDUISM

The truth that life is

Rejects the idea of a
One must strive for
full of suffering due
creator since the universe
moral self-
is unceasing and eternal. to the privation and

Time follows a cyclic illusion brought by cultivation, and in

concept of prosperity and
earthly desires this manner
suffering.

JA
INI
SM Confucianism

BUDDHISM
A Panentheistic religion that
An Arabic term which
The Philosophy of
believes God created the
literally means surrender.
impartiality; the universe and is present
As a religion, Islam is
everywhere and in everything.
unity and harmony monotheistic in nature; - One is able to

of the opposing and a commitment to communicate with God

one’s faith through meditation and self-

elements
reflection

ISLAM
TAOISM

SIKHISM

Though if we are to consider the very words of

Heidegger, that Philosophy is “determinative to

the Greeks”, it is important to note however

that Eastern philosophy in its respect offers

fundamental importance not only to oriental

idea, but can shine also in multitude extent.

 THE WESTERN
PHILOSOPHY
In western thought, the progress of philosophical ideas can be traced in

reference to Hegel’s zeitgeist (lit. the Spirit of time). Moreover, it is

evident that the discipline of Philosophy as we know it at present is by

product of the chronological development starting from ancient Greece

to various developments in Europe, and as a result, shaped Western

philosophy as it is known to day. Thus, the development of Philosophy is

defined by the emergence of various school of thoughts in various periods

in history.

ANCIENT ROME (1ST CENTURY

BCE TO 5TH CENTURY CE)
This endeavor, as far as it concerns

achieving a happy life, stoics uphold

their (4) guiding principles: morality,

virtue, calm, and emotional fortitude.

MEDIEVAL PERIOD (5TH 15TH

CENTURY)
In this light, prominent thinkers applied

philosophical principles to defend and

justify the supremacy of religious

doctrines, particularly the Christian

doctrine.

RENAISSANCE
giving emphasis on the nature of

humanity and his/her place in the

society. Basically, it is a re-appreciation

of the Greek culture and traditions.

THE ENLIGHTENMENT
- Claim that individual have a innate
knowledge or concept RATIONALISM
VS.
- claim that individual have no innate EMPIRICISM
knowledge or concept

MODERN PERIOD
A philosophical theory or approach which

emphasizes the existence of the individual

person as a free and responsible agent

determining their own development through

acts of the will.

Though if we are to consider the very words of

Heidegger, that Philosophy is “determinative to

the Greeks”, it is important to note however

that Eastern philosophy in its respect offers

fundamental importance not only to oriental

idea, but can shine also in multitude extent.