Uts

• Collective Self


  In the culture of the East, the development of a collective self is ingrained into the individual
• Individualistic Self


  • A person sees himself as capable of living his own life, doing the things that he would love to do, making his own mistakes and learning from his experiences
  • This is the individual who is aware of his rights and the limitations of his freedom in the extant society
• Confucianism


  • Based on human relationships as reflected in his concepts
  • Centered on the ren (human goodness)
  • Focused on having a harmonious social life
  • Can be seen as a code of ethical conduct
  • Self cultivation
• Taoism


  • Is living in the way of tha Tao or the universe
  • Rejects the hierarchy and strictness brought by confucianism
  • The self is a part of the universe
  • Concept of ideal self
  • The term "Tao" refers to a concept denoting a "way" or "path"
  • Places significant emphasis on the pursuit of harmonious existence with the Tao, which is commonly seen as the impersonal and mysterious force responsible for the fundamental alteration of reality
• Buddhism


  • Siddharta Gautama ("the Buddha")
  • The self is seen as an illusion, born out of ignorance of trying to control things or human centeredness
  • A significant worldwide religion characterized by a multifaceted historical narrative and a comprehensive framework of doctrines
  • Offers a profound and unique perspective on the concept of the self
  • Mindfulness and meditation are practices that are central to Buddhism
• Individualism and Self Actualization (Western Thoughts)

  • In western thoughts, there is strong emphasis on the individual as a distinct, autonomous entity
  • They think in terms of "I"
  • This is seen in the importance placed on personal freedom, rights, and the pursuit of individual goals and self actualization
• Social Comparison and Competitiveness (Western Thoughts)

  • Western cultures tend to encourage comparison and competition as a means of self evaluation and improvement
  • This is manifest in the educational systems, corporate environments, and even in personal social interactions
• Personal Achievements and Group Associations (Western Thoughts)

  • Achievements are often highlighted and celebrated as markers of personal worth and identity
  • This can be contrasted with Eastern perspectives where personal accomplishments might be downplayed to maintain group harmony and collective well being
• Individualistic culture


  Western cultures focus is on the person
• Collectivist culture


  Asian culture, the group and social relations that is given more importance than individual needs and wants