UNDERSTANDING THE SELF

Quiz (Group 4)
Instructor: Leny O. Figuracion
Student: Jeremy Pontillas

GROUP 4 – Western and Eastern Thoughts

I. TRUE OR FALSE
1. TRUE The Western Culture is what we would call an individualistic culture since
their focus is on the person.
2. TRUE Eastern People views everything is connected and dependent.
3. FALSE The notable philosophers in Eastern composed of Socrates, Plato,
Aristotle, Rene Descartes, and John Locke.
4. TRUE Eastern People are more traditional and conservative than people at west.
5. TRUE Sidharta Gautama known as Buddha is the founder of Buddhism.

II. IDENTIFICATION
1. EASTERN THOUGHTS It aims the transformation in consciousness,
emotions/feelings, and in one’s relationship to other people.
2. WESTERN THOUGHTS Does not discount the role of environment and society
in the formation of the self but the focus is always looking toward the self.

III. Enumeration (3 points)

• Enumerate the different conceptions of self in Eastern Philosophy.
CONFUCIANISM
TAOISM
BUDDHISM
HINDUISM