Module 2.5 The Self in Western and Eastern Thought Flashcards

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Q

Through the process of introspection and reflection, a man decides to search for his purpose in life and the role he plays in this world.

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Individualistic Self

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A person who makes most of his life, going into the world with the life he chooses, making decisions,
acting upon these choices and taking full responsibilities of the consequences is called?

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Individualistic Self

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• Is aware that he is not alone and exists with others.
• Sees himself as capable of living his own life, doing
things he loves, making mistakes and learning from it.
• Is aware of his rights and limitations of his freedom.
• Sets goals ang works hard to achieve the

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Individualistic Self

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Q

Independence and self-reliance form __ of the self in Western cultures.

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development

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For example, 18 years old Americans are expected to ‘move out’ of their home.

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Individualistic Self

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___ people are expected to have the ability to stand alone

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Individualist

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7
Q

The cultures of the East is focuses with the ___ of individuals.

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collective self

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It’s where the identity of the individual is lost and does not exist except as a part of the group.

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Collective Self

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Q

The family and society control how group members
should think, act and behave in society.

Group members depend on each other

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Collective Self

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• Establish strong bonds with their families.
• Are bound by the customs, beliefs, and traditions of the group

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Collective Self

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Examples of issues decided by the group are
gender roles, marriage, practices and patriarchy

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Collective Self

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In society, collectivism fosters nationalistic attitude as what the group believes

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Collective Self

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13
Q

True or False

In contemporary society, both individualistic and
collective self may exist in an individual resulting from influences and intermarriages between people of the East and the West

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True

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14
Q

Plays a central role in almost all perspectives of
intellectual inquiry.

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Self in Western Thought

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15
Q

Has been an area of interest by the French
and English philosophers.

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Western thought

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16
Q

Is an entity whose proof of existence is most
challenging by Greek philosophies of Socrates
and Plato

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Western Thought

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17
Q

✘ Self exists regardless of his environment.
✘ The cognitive basis of the person’s thoughts is proof for the existence of the self.

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Descartes

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✘ Self is capable of actions that entities it to have rights as an autonomous agent.
✘ This then inspired the recognition of human rights as important in the expression of individual freedom

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Kant

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19
Q

___ sees the self as a process that is
undergoing development.

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Ecological self

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20
Q

Factors that influence self-development:
• Human and biological and environmental
characteristics such as

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Race
Gender
Social Status
Education
Culture

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21
Q

Self is seen as _______ and
constantly exposed to an ever changing world

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dynamic, different and unique

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22
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the name for which Kong Zhongi of China was known in the West

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Confucius

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23
Q

Confucius was born in Zhou dynasty period in 551 BCE in small state of __ .

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Lu

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24
Q

Grew up poor even though he descended from a scholarly family

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Confucius

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___ dynasty was characterized by political, social and moral disintegration in China.
Zhou
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Through scholarly study, Confucius came to be known as _____ and
‘Master Kong’ and as ‘Great Sage Teacher’
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that although the way of humans is grounded in the way of heaven and operates in harmony with the way of nature, it is to the ideals of the human way that people must turn for guidance in reforming and renewing society.
Confucius
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The philosophical concept of Confucianism is centered on
Ren
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Propriety
Li
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Filiality
Xiao
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Rightness
Yi
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___ can be understood as human goodness which makes human beings different from beasts.
Ren
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It involves feelings and thinking which serves as the foundation of human relationships
Ren
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Ren signifies the Chinese culture’s emphasis on ___ or the ___ as the most important instead of the head in human nature.
feelings, heart
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Confucius believed that __ is a reflection of the person’s own understanding of humanity
Ren
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▪ It is found within each person ▪ Guides human actions ▪ Makes life worth living
Ren
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To abandon ren means abandoning what is
Truly Human
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Respect for traditions
Li
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Rules of propriety should be followed in order to guide human actions.
Li
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Such rules involve adherence to the rituals of the community:
❑ Customs ❑ Ceremonies ❑ Traditions
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The rules forms the basis for li which persisted and strengthened by human practice through ___.
generations
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Self-___ involves self-development
mastery
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is characterized by self-control and the will to redirect impulses and change socially accepted expressions of human nature.
Self-mastery
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conforms to the norms of society
Li
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Confucius believes that everyone has duties and responsibilities hence five relationships.
Li
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5 relationships in Li
5 relationships 1) Father and son 2) Ruler and subject 3) Older and younger brothers 4) Husband and wife 5) Friend and friend
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Respect for family
Xiao
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is the virtue of reverence and respect for family.
Xiao
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Parents should be revered for the life they had given.
Xiao
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Children show respect to their parents by exerting efforts to take care of themselves
Xiao
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____ for parents and family is further demonstrated by bringing honor to the family, making something of himself to earn the respect of others.
Reverence
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If the person is having difficulty giving his family honor, he should do his best not disgrace the family
Xiao
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Relationship that exist in the family reflect how the person relates to ___
others
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Family is the reflection of a person.
Xiao
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How the person interacts socially and values acted upon can be traced back to his family environment which forms the bases of the person’s moral and social virtue
Xiao
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Respect for rules
Yi
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− It is the right way of behaving. − Unconditional and absolute. − Right is right and what is not right is wrong.
Yi
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- There are no gray areas. − Actions must be done because they are the right actions. − For example: obedience to parents which is expected from children because it’s morally right and obligated to do so
Yi
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___ are virtues observed in a person whose humanity is developed, morally cultivated and aware
Li, Xiao and Yi
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According to Confucianism, ___ people result in a well-rounded, civilized, humane society
virtuous