EASTERN AND WESTERN THOUGHT Flashcards
He said that cultural traditions and social practices regulate, express and transform the human psyche,
Richard Shweder
the tendency to see reality as an aggregate parts. The self is an observer separate distinct from external objects (me vs. others)
Analytical
(man was created by god in his image)
monotheistic
where self expression and self actualization are important ways of establishing who one is as a well as in finding satisfaction in the world
individualistic
discredit explanations that do not use analytic deductive modes of thinking
materialistic
the earliest religious writings in the East which formed the Hindu philosophy and dharma
vedas
the principle of cosmic order
dharma
the true nature of human is described in this, which is the divine universal consciousness encompassing the universe.
brahman
It’s main points is to change your perception of the world to perceive the Brahman in oneself and in others”
Hinduism
The self is not an entity, a substance or essence. Rather the self is a dynamic process. It is interdependent and everchanging
Buddhism
often defined as no self or no soul. It’s a concept that the sense of a permanent, autonomous “self” is an illusion
Annata
The teaching that there is no eternal, unchanging self/soul inhabiting our bodies or living our lives. It is designed to lead to a new ( correct) experience of self.
Buddhism
The quest for the self in terms of substance, of spirit, of body or essence does not exist
Confucianism
The form that Confucius wrote last about the concept of self is that of ____
personality
what are the 4 beginnings according to Confucianism
Jen, Yi, Li, Chi
goodwill, sympathy toward other, politeness and generosity)
Jen
rightness and the respect of duty
Yi
having the right to practice propriety in all that you do. It is demonstrating your inner attitude in your outer expression)
Li
wisdom which is expressed by putting Jen, Yi, and Li into practice
Chi
it rejected a hierarchal view of the self, society and cosmos
Taoism
it does not regard self as an extension of social relationships. Rather, self is but a one of the countless manifestations of Tao
taoism
an extension of the cosmos
Tao
the perfect man has no self; the spiritual man has no achievement; the true sage has no name.
chuang tzu
It’s a conscious self transformation leading to the attributes of a balanced life in harmony with both nature and society.
selflessness