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    The document discusses differences and similarities between Eastern and Western concepts of self. In the East, Confucianism views the self as interconnected and requiring self-cultivation for the group. Taoism sees the self as part of the universe living simply. Buddhism believes the self is an illusion causing suffering. In the West, the self is individualistic and competitive. Overall, the East focuses on the collective while the West emphasizes the individual.

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    SELF IN WESTERN AND

    EASTERN THOUGHT
     Different cultures and varying environment
    tend to create different perceptions of the
    self and one of the most common
    distinctions between cultures and people in
    the Eastern-vs-Western dichotomy wherein
    Eastern represents Asia and Western
    represents Europe and Northern America.
    EASTERN SELF
    CONFUCIANISM
     Everyone is interconnected in a drama with specific
    roles.
     Self-cultivation: The cultivated self in
    Confucianism is what some scholars call a
    “subdued self” wherein personal needs are
    repressed [subdue] for the good of many, making
    Confucian society also hierarchal for the purpose of
    maintaining order and balance.
    TAOISM
     Taoism was founded by Lao Tzu.
     Taoism is living to the way of the Tao (Universe). However, they reject
    the hierarchy and strictness of Confucianism.
     Taoism prefers to live a simple life. Self is not an extension of family or
    community. Self is part of the universe, one of the forms and
    manifestations of the Tao.
     The ideal self is selflessness but this is not forgetting about the self, it is
    living a balanced-about prejudices and egocentric ideas and thinking
    about equality as well as complementarily among humans as well as
    other beings.
    BUDDHISM
     The self is seen as an illusion, born out of ignorance, of trying to
    hold and control things, or human centered needs; thus, the self
    is also the source of all these suffering.
     Life is full of suffering and it is made up of a cycle of birth,
    decay, illness, death. It is therefore our quest to forget about the
    self, forget the craving of the self, break the attachments you
    have with the world, and to renounce the self w/c is the cause of
    suffering and in doing so, attain the state of nirvana. Nirvana
    (liberation)- blowing out the flames of desire.
    WESTERN SELF
     Western Self focuses on self (Individualistic).
     You compare in order to be better. You create
    associations and bask in the glory of that group for
    your self-esteem. You put primacy on developing
    yourself.
     By focusing on the self, they may seem to have
    loose associations or even loyalty to their groups.
    Competition is the name of the game and they are
    more likely straightforward and forceful in their
    communication as well as decision making. They
    value equality even if they see that individual can
    rise above everything else. They also promote
    ideals that create 'fair' competition and protect the
    individual.
    WESTERN AND EASTERN
    DIFFERENCES
     Western referred as the school of thought from
    Greek Philosophy. It is rooted from Rome and
    Christianity. Laws are the ones that govern the
    behavior. It is individualist in culture. It is all about
    'I'. Tries to find self as it is the given part of the
    divine. Logical, scientific, rational, and focus on
    ethics.
     Eastern roots are from Asia. They believe that
    natural world does not follow laws, it simply 'is'. It is
    collectivist in culture. It is all about 'We'. Drawn on
    people's actions and thought as one. Trying to get
    rid of the false 'me' concept and find meaning in
    discovering the true 'me'. Life is all about unity. The
    inner self must be freed.
    WESTERN AND EASTERN
    SIMILARITIES
     Both approach share a concept that a deeper
    understanding of reality is possible.
    Influenced by the notion that there is a
    supreme being who guides the mankind and
    provides for all he created. Believes in the
    concept of "god as the king of universe"

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