The Self in the Western and Oriental/Eastern Thought

It is the value that focuses on independence and freedom of oneself.

• Collectivism

• Individualism

• Rationalism

• Self-Reliance

Answer explanation

Remember that Individualism focuses on one's self.

It is the fundamental unit of humanity wherein they act, think, and live as a group.

• Confucianism

• Individualism

• Cooperation

• Collectivism

Answer explanation

Remember that Collectivism is in groups.

This self thinks about the group first and if it would benefit them before making a choice.

• Individualistic Self

• Collective Self

This self has a rational way of thinking.

• Individualistic Self

• Collective Self

Answer explanation

The individualistic Self has a rational way of thinking as they think based on logic.

Rene Descartes created the Humanistic Social Philosophy.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

He was the one that claimed perception of thoughts is proof of the existence of one's self.

All of the given answers below are qualities of a Western Self, which is not part of it.

• Westerns Self as materialistic and rationalistic

• Western Self as analytic

• Western Self as individualistic

• Western Self as monotheistic

• Western Self as collective

Answer explanation

Collective is part of the Eastern Self.

A Chinese Philosopher born during the Zhou Dynasty Period, very well known for his creation of "Confucianism".

• Immanuel Kant

• Wang Fu

• Confucius

• Rene Descartes

Where is Confucianism centered? (It is also known as the reflection of one's understanding of humanity).

• Li

• Ren

• Xiao

• Yi

Xiao is also known as "Filiality," wherein it is the virtue of respect and reverence in a family.

• True

• False

It is also known as "Propriety," wherein it states that one must fulfill five (5) relationships.

• Li

• Yi

• Xiao

• Ren