self in eastern and western thoughts

Question 1

Western thoughts

Answer 1

Your are distinct from other person, the creator is separated from the object he created. Self is distinguished and achknowledged

Question 2

Individualistic culture

Answer 2

Their focus is on person

Question 3

Eastern thoughts

Answer 3

The other person is part of yourself, everyone is interconnected with their specific roles

Question 4

Collectivistic culture

Answer 4

A group or social relations is given more importance than individual’s need and wants

Question 5

Code of ethical conduct

Answer 5

How one should act properly according to his/her relationship to other people

Question 6

It is seen as the ultimate purpose of life

Answer 6

Self cultivation

Question 7

Subdued self

Answer 7

Cultivated self in confucianism is called subdued self wherein personal needs to be repressed

Question 8

What is taoism?

Answer 8

Living in the way of the tao or the universe
Rejects the hierarchy and strictness bought by confucianism and would prefer a simple lifestyle

Question 9

Self is not an extension

Answer 9

Self is not extension of the family or community, it is part of the universe

Question 10

The ideal self is

Answer 10

The ideal self is selfness but this is not forgetting about the self

Question 11

Buddhism

Answer 11

Self is seen as an illusion
to forget about the self