The Eastern and Western Thought Flashcards
What are the main schools of thought under Eastern Philosophies? (5)
Buddhism
Confucianism
Hinduism
Islam
Taoism
What are the main schools of thought under Western Philosophies ? (4)
Christianity
Rationalism
Scientific Revolution
Logical Thinking
What are Eastern Philosophy Precepts about the world?
Cosmological Unity
Inner-World Dependence
What are Western Philosophy Precepts about the world?
Linear View of Universe and Life
Outer-World Dependence
What is the “Me” According to Eastern Philosophy?
state of ‘no-self,’ where neither self-worth nor self-importance has any real meaning
the “Me” according to eastern philosophy is where one is ______ inside ______ by becoming a part of the _____
searching, oneself, universe
What is Cosmological Unity?
an understanding that life is a journey towards eternal realities that are beyond the realities that surround us.
always believed that we are purely a member to the tapestry of the world that we live in and not to command nor control the world but to live in harmony with it
We live with the world and not as an isolated entity.
According to the linear view of universe and life, it has always seen the world as an ____ where we could ____ and ____
organism, learn, master
According to the linear view of universe and life, science is seen as ____ and ____ that we try to ______ and to ______ ourselves with for a better human life
laws, principles, maximize, familiarize
According to the linear view of universe and life, the human being is seen to be on a constant _______ and rather than a mere _______ of it.
journey, member
According to the linear view of universe and life, it is more focused on individual ______ rather than the ______ of the person in the said journey
events, role
What is the Linear view of Universe and Life?
Life starts with our existence and will end when we die
According to outer-world dependence, its main values are ____ and _____ , which have an _____ nature such as money, faith, popularity, and rarely the development of one’s inner strength.
success, achievement, external
According to outer-world dependence, it looks at human beings in an ______ nature and is an ________ part of the universe and the society where ______ and _______ nature are stronger.
individualistic, independent, individualism, materialistic
What is Outer-world dependence?
Self-dedication to the goal that is the life vision, success, and happiness.
What is the “Me” According to Western Philosophy?
It is the here and now.
Part of the Divine that needs to become apparent.
Given and does not have to be cognizable.
The feeling of oneself as an element of the Divine, and that life is a service to God, money, business, etc.
What is the Eastern Paradigm?
Focused more on the collective responsibility of each individual in adherence to the collective norms agreed upon by the society
According to the Eastern Paradigm, it is focused more on the ___________ _______ of each individual
collective responsibility
What highlights virtue above all?
Eastern Paradigm
What becomes the basis for collective interest according to the Eastern Paradigm?
responsibility of all in conjunction to norms
Examples of virtue above above all?
Golden Rule
Non-violent Communication
What focuses on spirituality and control over emotions through meditation?
Eastern Paradigm
According to the Western Paradigm, it posits individual _______ and values ______ towards individual growth
self-interest, competition
What highlights the westerners living principle that relies on ethics?
being career-driven, principle of self-cultivation
According to the Western Paradigm, it is always in the journey of searching outside thyself through ______ and _______ giving importance on the idea that our future is unknown and that it was predetermined by God and is not much influenced by your deeds.
research, analysis
What is the Western Paradigm?
Posits individual self-interest and values competition towards individual growth.
