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Andres Soriano Colleges of Bislig
College of Arts and Science and

Teacher Education
Mangagoy,Bislig City
UNDERSTANDING THE SELF

CHAPTER 1:
DEFINING THE SELF: PERSONAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL
PERSPECTIVE ON SELF IDENTITY
CHAPTER 1 LESSON 4: THE SELF IN WESTERN AND EASTERN THOUGHTS
Lesson Objectives:
At the end of the lesson, you should be able to:
1. Differentiate the concept of self-according to western thought against

eastern/oriental perspective;
2. Explain the concept of self as found in Asian thoughts and;
3. Create a representation of the Filipino self.
INTRODUCTION
Different cultures and varying environment tend to
create different perceptions of the "self" and one of the most
common distinctions between cultures and people is the Eastern-vs-Western
dichotomy wherein Eastern represents Asia and Western represents Europe and
Northern America. It must be understood that this distinction and the countries
included was politically colored at the time that aforementioned concepts were
accepted and used in the social sciences.
Furthermore, it must be reiterated that while countries who are geographically

closer to each other may share commonalities, there are also a lot of factors that
create differences. In the Philippines alone, each region may have a similar o varying
perception regarding the "self."
ACTIVITY: TWO SIDES OF THE SAME PLANET

Write top five (5) differences
between Western and Eastern society,
Culture and individuals in the table below. Cite your sources.
WESTERN EASTERN
ANALYSIS
Do you agree with the differentiation between the West and the
East? Where can you find the Philippines in the distinction? What are the factors that
make the Philippines similar or different from its Asian neighbours? Is there also a
difference between regions or ethno linguistics group in the Philippines?
ABSTRACTION
Around the world there are lots of sources where you can
analyse the perspective of culture, and country on concept
about the self. You can see it on their literature on how culture depict it form their
heroes and villains in their social order how they value their boss and their
subordinate even on food clothing dances and artworks may show you clues about
the self.
In this lesson we will be able to look different perspective of the self across the
countries, cultures and even religion including the eastern scientific researches and
western’s view and outlook about the self.
WESTERN PERSPETIVE ABOUT THE SELF
CONFUCIANISM
It can be seen as a code of ethical conduct, its

beliefs anchored on how an individual should act in
accordance of others in the community it also focused
its teachings on a harmonious social life. Therefore the
identity of self –concept is interwoven in the identity and
status of a person on their community sharing pride as
well as failure. ( Ho 1995).
 Self-cultivation- is the ultimate purpose of life.

 Chun –tzu or a man of virtue and nobleness is
emphasized.
 Subdued self - personal needs are repressed
for the good of many, Confucianism also
highlights the hierarchy social orders in order
to maintain order and balance within the Confucius founded Confucianism in China
community.
TAOISM
Believed in living in the way of Tao or in the

accordance of the universe. They believe in a free- flowing,
relative, unitary, as well as paradoxical view of almost
everything including the self, in contrary they reject the
belief of Confucianism on hierarchy and order because
they believe in a simple lifestyle thus its teaching aimed
on how to attain it. (Ho 1995). It also believed that self is
just an extension of the family or the community, it is a
part of the universe according to its teaching the self is a
selfless self but not a forgetting self, living a well-balanced
life rejects the ideas of prejudice and egocentrism as well
as living in complimentary in all forms of life in the
universe.
Taoism teaches living life in
balance and harmony
BUDDHISM
This is oldest religion in the entire Asia where

Taoism and Confucianism were derived they may have
different emphasis on self-concept however the core
concept of self still remained that self is still the
beneficiary of the nature, community and the universe
who continues to seek the control of everything thus this
quest that resulted suffering. However Buddhism
teachings emphasizes to forget our cravings of the self and
earthly desire which is the cause of all these sufferings by
doing so one can attain
The state of Nirvana or the state of enlightenment.
State of Nirvana
EASTERN PERSPECTIVE ABOUT THE SELF
The eastern view about the self is way different on the western point of view.
Western perspective views the world in dualities wherein you are distinct from the
other the creator is separated from the object he created (Wolter 2012).
AMERICANS for example talk more about their personal attributes when
describing themselves unlike Asians that it’s the community, the religion and even
the culture are more likely invoke certain traits s to how they define the self.
Americans would highlight their achievements while Asian would rather keep low
profile as promoting the self may be seen as boastfulness that disrupt social relations
(Gleitman, Gross and Reisberg 2011).
The western culture is referred as Individualistic culture since the focus is in

the person the Eastern on the other hand is referred as collectivistic as group and
social relations are given much emphasis.
By putting so much value to individualism westerners may lose the value of

association and even loyalty to their groups. Competition is the name of the game they
are also more likely to be straightforward ad forceful to their communication and
decision making. Eastern or oriental person on the other hand looks after the welfare
of the group and values cooperation.
However as of today these traits are merely observed and seen cause either of
the western and eastern cultures may have this traits because of the dynamism o
culture brought about by several factors such as influence from colonizers,
geographical condition. Social media immigration and inter racial marriages may also
be considered.
APPLICATION AND ASSESSMENT
Create a concept map of the SELF according to Filipino culture. Provide a brief
explanation of your output. You can cite books and researches about the Filipino
culture, self and Identity to further elaborate your topic.
REERENCES
Gleitman, Henry James Gross, and Daniel Reisberg 2011

Psychology an 8th
Canada: WW Norton and Company Ho, David. 1995. "Selfhood and Identity in
Confucianism, Taoism, Buddhism, and Hinduism: Contrast with the West." Journal
for the Theory of Social Behavior 25: 2 Accessed October 14, 2017.
httpwwwisco.org/sites default/files/ho_1995_0.pdf.
Qingxue, Liu. 2003. "Understanding Different Cultural Patterns or Orientations

Between East and West. Investigationes Linguisticae. Vol. IX April 2003 Accessed
October 14, 2017. http://www.staff.arnu.edu.pl-inveling policy quingxue_inve9.pdf.
Wolter, Derek C. 2012. "In Search of the Self. Eastern versus Westen Perspectives."
Oglethorpe Journal of Undergraduate Research Vol.
Iss. 1, Article 1. Accessed October 14, 2017. https://digitalcommon

kennesaw.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?referer=https://www.google.com
ph/&httpsredir=1&article=1003&context=ojur.

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Andres Soriano Colleges of Bislig

College of Arts and Science and

UNDERSTANDING THE SELF

At the end of the lesson, you should be able to:

1. Differentiate the concept of self-according to western thought against

Furthermore, it must be reiterated that while countries who are geographically

ACTIVITY: TWO SIDES OF THE SAME PLANET

It can be seen as a code of ethical conduct, its

 Self-cultivation- is the ultimate purpose of life.

Believed in living in the way of Tao or in the

This is oldest religion in the entire Asia where

EASTERN PERSPECTIVE ABOUT THE SELF

The western culture is referred as Individualistic culture since the focus is in

By putting so much value to individualism westerners may lose the value of

APPLICATION AND ASSESSMENT

Gleitman, Henry James Gross, and Daniel Reisberg 2011

Qingxue, Liu. 2003. "Understanding Different Cultural Patterns or Orientations

Iss. 1, Article 1. Accessed October 14, 2017. https://digitalcommon

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