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    The document compares and contrasts Western and Eastern philosophy. Western philosophy takes its roots from Rome and Christianity, focusing on individualism and finding meaning in life through the self. Eastern philosophy is drawn from Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism and focuses on collectivism, finding meaning through relationships and as part of a larger whole.

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    Name: Edelen Mae Saavedra

    Course: BSBA-FM

    WESTERN EASTERN
    Western philosophy is referred to as the In contrary, the Eastern philosophy is based
    school of thought from Greek philosophy mainly in Asia, more specifically the Chinese
    that influenced the greater part of  Western philosophy.
    civilization.
    Western philosophy takes its roots from Eastern philosophy, on the other hand, is
    Rome and Christianity, specifically Judeo- from Confucianism, Mahayana Buddhism,
    Christianity. and Taoism. Thus is it safe to say that
    Eastern philosophy is classical Chinese,
    while Western philosophy is more Latin in
    its roots.
    The main differences between the school of The Eastern philosophy is drawn much more
    thought or the philosophies of the East and into groups or society or people’s actions and
    West are the West’s Individualism and the thoughts as one in order to find meaning in
    East’s Collectivism. Western civilization is life as they try to get rid of the false “me”
    more individualistic, trying to find the concept and find meaning in discovering the
    meaning of life here and now with self at true “me” in relation to everything around
    the center as it is already given and part of them, or as part of a bigger scheme.
    the divine.
    Western philosophy, on the other hand, is The main principle of the Eastern philosophy
    based on self-dedication to be of service to is unity.  This cosmological unity is the main
    others.  Life is service to God, money, point in the journey of life as it goes towards
    community, and so on.  Due to its Christian the eternal realities.  Life is round, and the
    influence, there has to be a beginning and recurrence with everything around it is
    end to find meaning.  Linear as it seems, important.  Ethics is based on behavior, and
    Western philosophy is logical, scientific, dependence is from the inside to the outside.
    and rational compared to the East’s concept In order to be liberated, the inner self must
    of eternal and recurring. be freed first in accordance to the world
    around it.
    Western philosophy focuses on ethics. As Eastern philosophy also thrives on virtues.
    individuals, one must do what is supposed This would be explained with the selfless
    to be done without causing ill to others. approach to life.  Satisfaction with what one
    Success is based on how much one walks has is the key.1
    his path without hurting others.  Eastern
    philosophy is also more about the spiritual
    while Western philosophy is more of a
    hands-on style.  The difference is the “I” of
    the West, and the “We” of the East, as one
    focuses on finding truth and meaning.

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