UTS LESSON 5 Flashcards
western vs eastern
western- eurpoean/ american
eastern- asian esp southeast
western- indiviualistic
eastern- collectivism
There are a lot of sources in which we can analyze the perspective of
each culture and country about the concept of the “self.”
CONCEPT OF SELF
ike how one depicts a hero or villain in their stories in different countries, like
USA, China, Korea, etc.
Literature
like how they see their boss or their subordinate.
Socialization
WESTERN THOUGHTS
They give higher value with their personal rights.
The western society is trying to find and prove the “truth.”
EASTERN THOUGHTS
Giving more value to social responsibility and accepting the reality of life (fact) and
interested in maintaining the balance of life
Also known as RUISM, is described as tradition, a philosophy, a humanistic or rationalistic
religion which was developed from the teachings of the Chinese philosopher CONFUCIUS
CONFUCIANISM
personal needs are repressed (subdued) for the good of many, making
Confucian society also hierarchical for the purpose of maintaining order and balance in society.
(Ho, 1995).
subdued Self
3 Essential Core Values of Confucianism:
Filial Piety-respect for elders
■ Humaneness- goodness
“ Ritual-proper conduct
5 Basic Virtues of Confucianism:
Ren-benevolence, humaneness
Yi-righteous, justice
■Li-proper, rite
■■Zhi-knowledge
Xin-integrity
Also known as Daoism. A Chinese philosophy based on the writings of Lao-tzu (6th
century BC) advocating humility and religious piety.
TAOISM
The 3 Treasures or 3 Jewels
- Jing- “essence”
- Qi-“energy”
⚫ Shen-“spirit”
A central feature of Taoism is harmony between people and their
environment, Nature, or Tao.
Concept of Harmony
it is the world’s 4th-largest religion, with over 520M followers or over 7% of the global
BUDDHISM
All Buddhist traditions share the GOAL OF
OVERCOMING SUFFERING AND THE
CYCLE OF DEATH & REBIRTH,
all things are in constant state of flux; nothing lasts, and
everything decays
Impermanence (anicca)
all things are not experienced; everything is conditioned and
conditioning
Suffering (dukkha
denies that there is anything called a “SELF”
Non-Self (anatta)
