Western and Eastern thought Flashcards
Analytic
Analytic-deductive with emphasis on the casual links ( part to whole relationship)
Monotheistic
One supreme being coexisting with the universe condenses the supernatural and human capabilities into bipolarity of both qualities and existense
Individualistic
Exhibits the coexistence of favorable and unfavorable conditions inherent in personal freedom.
Materialistic and Rationalistic
focused on material things and favors a rational-empirical approach
David Ho
describes the Western self as an individualistic self that is deeply aware of itself, its uniqueness, sense of direction, purpose and volition
The Eastern Concept of Self
Eastern thought sees the other person as part of yourself as well as the things you may create, a drama in which everyone is interconnected with their specific roles. It puts more emphasis on the importance of hierarchy.
Dalai Lamaof Tibet,
the Winner of the Nobel Piece Prize, explains the differences between the Buddhist and Western approaches to life.
Nirvana
end of eternal cycle of reincarnation
Western societies
Individualism
Eastern societies
Collectivism
Individualism
stresses individual goals and the rights of the individual person. An individualist is motivated by personal rewards and benefits. Individualist persons set personal goals and objectives based on self. Individualistic workers are very comfortable working with autonomy and not part of a team.
Collectivist
is motivated by group goals. Long-term relationships are very important. Collectivistic persons easily sacrifice individual benefit or praise to recognize and honor the team’s success. In fact, being singled out and honored as an individual from the rest of the team may be embarrassing to the collectivistic person.
Confucianism
the quest for the human self, the search for what it is to be human in terms of substance or no-substance, in terms of spirit or body, does not exist.
heart of compassion
leads to Jen
heart of righteousness
leads to Yi
