The Self in Western and Eastern

Thoughts

The Self or the individuals is not the focus

of the above mention Asian or Eastern
Philosophies or beliefs. Even with extended
discussions about how the self should work,
Confucianism and Taoism still situate the self
within a bigger context.
 The Self in Western and Eastern
Thoughts

In striving to becomes a better person,

one does not create a self above other people
or nature but a self that is beneficial to his
community as well as in order and harmony
with everything else.
 The Self in Western and Eastern
Thoughts

As for Buddhism, the self with all its

connections and selfish ideas is taken not just
out of the center of the picture but from the
whole picture entirely.
 The Self in Western and Eastern
Thoughts

As a previous discussed, Western perspective does

not discount the role of environment and society in
the formation of the self but the focus is always
looking towards the self. You compare yourself in
order to become a better one, You create
associations and bask in the Glory of that group for
your self esteem
 The Self in Western and Eastern
Thoughts

One Can also describe that the Western

thought looks at the world in dualities wherein
you are distinct from the other person, the
creator or separate from the object he
created, in which the self is distinguished and
acknowledge.
 The Self in Western and Eastern
Thoughts

While the Eastern perspective sees

the other person as a part of yourself as well
as the things you may create, a drama in
which everyone is interconnected with their
specific role.
 The Self in Western and Eastern
Thoughts

The Westerners Culture is what we

would call an individualistic culture since their
focus is on the person.
By valuing the individual, Westerners
may seem to have a loose associations or even
loyalty to their groups.
 The Self in Western and Eastern
Thoughts

Competition is the name of the game

and they are more likely straight forward and
forceful in their communications as well as
decision making. Eastern or Oriental persons
look after welfare of their groups and values
cooperation.
 The Self in Western and Eastern
Thoughts

It must be emphasized, However, that

these are general commonalities among
Western Cultures as compared to Asian or
Oriental Cultures.
 The Self in Western and Eastern
Thoughts

In the case of the Philippines, we can

also consider the colonization experience for
differenced and similarities with our Asian
neighbor. We might also find variation among
the provinces and regions due to geographical
conditions.
 The Self in Western and Eastern
Thoughts

With the Social media, Migration and

intermarriages, variety between the Western and
Asian perceptions, may either be blurred or
highlighted. Where as conflict is inevitable in
directly, peace is also possible through the
understanding of where each of us is coming
from.
The End
 Application Assessment

Create your own concept of the self by

diagram, representation, and concept map.
And explain it briefly do it in One half
crosswise. You can do research for examples.
 Application Assessment

Create a representation, diagram or

concept map of the self according to Filipino
Culture. Provide a brief explanation of your
output. You can also cite books and researches
about Filipino Culture, self and identity to
further elaborate on the topic.