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    1) The document discusses comparing Western and Eastern philosophical traditions, noting key differences in their focus and approaches. Western philosophy emphasizes reason, knowledge, and truth while Eastern philosophy focuses more on spirituality and practical living. 2) It notes the goal of seeking harmony in contrasts between Western and Eastern traditions despite their differences in beliefs, ways of living, and thought. Appreciating both sides while removing biases and respecting each other's ideas can help find harmony. 3) In conclusion, differences among people's beliefs and cultures are inevitable but seeking harmony in contrasts is important. While differences will always exist, unity is still possible by appreciating diverse traditions and improving one's own understanding.

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    1) The document discusses comparing Western and Eastern philosophical traditions, noting key differences in their focus and approaches. Western philosophy emphasizes reason, knowledge, and truth while Eastern philosophy focuses more on spirituality and practical living. 2) It notes the goal of seeking harmony in contrasts between Western and Eastern traditions despite their differences in beliefs, ways of living, and thought. Appreciating both sides while removing biases and respecting each other's ideas can help find harmony. 3) In conclusion, differences among people's beliefs and cultures are inevitable but seeking harmony in contrasts is important. While differences will always exist, unity is still possible by appreciating diverse traditions and improving one's own understanding.

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    Sem. Carl Joshua DC.

    Miguel Analyzation and


    Goal
    Comparative Philosophy January 19, 2022

    At The Agora, In The Wilderness, Across the Warring States:


    Landscape and Travelling: East and West

    People usually compare themselves to other people as they live with others. They
    compare what they have and what other people have. It has become part of people’s living that
    comparing themselves to others is seemingly natural. However, this may sometimes lead to
    improper comparison, turning to subjective and biased comparison. In line with this, in
    Philosophy, especially in Comparative Philosophy, people need to suspend judgment and biases
    when they compare. There must be a healthy comparison among the differences between
    Western and Eastern. In the study of Comparative Philosophy, it is a must to know and realize
    the intention. What is the primary intention? If talking about the intention, it must be good and
    pure intentions regarding comparing the two philosophical worlds: Western (Occidental) and
    Eastern (Oriental).
    As we have discussed the topic regarding the Agora, I was able to enter into the world of
    Greek philosophers, who looked into the world’s origin. The Greek or Western belief and
    philosophical thoughts are far from the view of the Eastern people, philosophers, and sages. The
    Western had the Greeks Great Philosophers, while the Eastern have as well, like Confucius,
    Buddha, Lao Tzi, and many others. The Western thinkers focus more on reason, knowledge, and
    truth. On the other hand, regarding the Wilderness, I entered the world of the so-called sages
    thinkers and philosophers. The Eastern thinkers focus more on spiritual and practical or the way
    of living. The Eastern is more on Centripetal because it goes inwardly or towards the center or
    within. While the Western, I think more on Centrifugal as it moves in a curved path and goes
    outward away from the center or within.
    Moreover, with regards to Comparative Philosophy, it was mentioned that it
    encompasses all. Therefore, it does not disregard others’ beliefs but includes the totality. The
    primary source consists of both sides, so there must be no one-sided approach. All in all, one of
    the goals that I see in this chapter is ‘Seeking Harmony in Contrasts.’ Western and Eastern have
    differences in belief, way of living, and how they think. So, knowing their differences, people
    may compare what they have and what characteristics they possess and acquire. I affirm that
    there must always be harmony in contrasts. How will people find harmony in differences? For
    me, it is by appreciating the belief of both sides (eastern and western), removing the biases and
    judgments for both sides, respecting the idea of each other, and making their differences as a
    source of improving their own beliefs and thoughts.
    To conclude, no one is born the same as others. There would always be differences in
    people’s beliefs, cultures, traditions, and understanding of life and their philosophy. What is
    good then in differences is in order for the people to know and appreciate what they have and
    what they do not have. Also, for them to better improve the traditions and beliefs they have. To
    seek harmony in contrasts is what everyone needs. It does not mean that there will be no
    harmony despite differences. But, I assure everyone that it is possible to have harmony and unity
    among various people who have their own personalities, cultures, traditions, beliefs, aphorisms,
    etc.

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