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    1) The document discusses concepts of the self in Western and Eastern philosophy. In Western thought, philosophers like Descartes, Bergson, and Freud viewed the self as independent, encountering negation from society, and submerged in instincts, respectively. Eastern traditions like Confucianism, Taoism, Buddhism, and Hinduism emphasize concepts like social roles, harmony with nature, non-self or no permanent identity, and reincarnation. 2) Western thought focuses more on the individual self and its attributes, while Eastern thought sees the self as part of a collective and emphasizes social roles and hierarchy over individuality and equality. 3) The document aims to theorize the concept

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    1) The document discusses concepts of the self in Western and Eastern philosophy. In Western thought, philosophers like Descartes, Bergson, and Freud viewed the self as independent, encountering negation from society, and submerged in instincts, respectively. Eastern traditions like Confucianism, Taoism, Buddhism, and Hinduism emphasize concepts like social roles, harmony with nature, non-self or no permanent identity, and reincarnation. 2) Western thought focuses more on the individual self and its attributes, while Eastern thought sees the self as part of a collective and emphasizes social roles and hierarchy over individuality and equality. 3) The document aims to theorize the concept

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    1) The document discusses concepts of the self in Western and Eastern philosophy. In Western thought, philosophers like Descartes, Bergson, and Freud viewed the self as independent, encountering negation from society, and submerged in instincts, respectively. Eastern traditions like Confucianism, Taoism, Buddhism, and Hinduism emphasize concepts like social roles, harmony with nature, non-self or no permanent identity, and reincarnation. 2) Western thought focuses more on the individual self and its attributes, while Eastern thought sees the self as part of a collective and emphasizes social roles and hierarchy over individuality and equality. 3) The document aims to theorize the concept

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    Lesson 4:

    The Self in
    Western and
    Eastern
    Thought
    Discussant: HILARIO AGUSTINE TACMO
    Understanding the Self
    LEARNING OBJECTIVES

    1. Explain the concept of “self in several Asian perspective;

    2. Differentiate the concept of “self” according to western thought against


    eastern thought;

    3. Create a representation of the Filipino Self.

    Discussant: HILARIO AGUSTINE TACMO


    01
    The Concept of Self in
    Western Philosophy

    Discussant: HILARIO AGUSTINE TACMO


    The “self” represents
    something, which belongs to
    the thinking substance as an
    intuitive beginning of rational
    cognition, emphasizing its
    independence.

    RENÉ DESCARTES

    Discussant: HILARIO AGUSTINE TACMO


    This view represents the self-
    confidence of the
    individual in the bourgeois
    society, which
    encounters the negation of
    the self.

    HENRI BERGSON

    Discussant: HILARIO AGUSTINE TACMO


    Freud conceived of the self as
    a subm ersion of
    the ego in the id (the kingdom
    of the blind
    instincts) and a distorted
    perception of the
    individual of his societal
    essence as a result of
    the control exerted on it by
    the enraged “superego”
    SIGMUND FREUD
    Discussant: HILARIO AGUSTINE TACMO
    Solipsism represents the
    viewpoint of the
    isolated individual and
    contemplation (idealistic
    view).

    SOLIPSISM
    02
    The Concept of Self in
    Eastern Philosophy

    Discussant: HILARIO AGUSTINE TACMO


    system of thought and behavior
    originating in ancient China

    “Do not do unto others what you


    would not want others do unto
    you”

    an individual can attain self-


    realization by self-cultivation

    moral character is perfected


    through continuously taking
    every opportunity to improve
    oneself in thought and action

    CONFUCIANISM CONFUCIUS
    Discussant: HILARIO AGUSTINE TACMO
    Chinese philosophy attributed to
    Lao Tzu

    TAO means “the way”

    the self is but one of the


    countless manifestations of Tao

    the perfect man has no self and


    selfless person leads to a
    balanced life, in harmony with
    both nature and society

    TAOISM Discussant: HILARIO AGUSTINE TACMO LAO TZU


    there is no self, all else is an
    illusion

    there is nothing permanent but


    change

    no-self is achieved through a


    self-negation in the sate of
    nirvana

    BUDDHISMDiscussant: HILARIO AGUSTINE TACMO SIDHARTHA GAUTAMA


    the religion of an ancient people
    known as the Aryans

    world’s third largest religion

    “The goal of man is to have


    knowledge of the true reality.”
    - Brahman

    law of karma is the most


    important doctrine of Hinduism

    Hindus believe that atman being


    an immortal soul continues to be
    reincarnated ARYANS
    HINDUISM
    Discussant: HILARIO AGUSTINE TACMO
    COMPARING WEST AND EAST

    Every person is part Every person is


    of one’s self. distinct.
    Talks more about Talks more about their
    their social roles personal attributes
    Collectivistic Culture Individualistic Culture
    Emphasizes more on Emphasizes more on
    hierarchy the value of equality

    Discussant: HILARIO AGUSTINE TACMO


    COMPARING WEST AND EAST

    Every person is part Every person is


    of one’s self. distinct.
    Talks more about Talks more about their
    their social roles personal attributes
    Collectivistic Culture Individualistic Culture
    Emphasizes more on Emphasizes more on
    hierarchy the value of equality

    Discussant: HILARIO AGUSTINE TACMO


    EASTERN WESTERN
    03
    Theorizing the
    Filipino Self

    Discussant: HILARIO AGUSTINE TACMO

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