Understanding The Self

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​Based on Oriental studies, Eastern psychology focuses more on spirituality and rejects the idea of an inner self: thoughts exist without a thinker, deeds without a doer, and feelings without a feeler. There’s no ‘I’/’me’ since it’s believed that labeling is the root of all evil and that it’s “unhealthy”. On the other hand, Western psychology is shown to be more self-centered. They focus on the “self,” an organized, fluid, but consistent conceptual pattern of perceptions of characteristics and relationships of the ‘I’ or ‘me,’ together with values attached to these concepts

Anthropology is the science and philosophical description of the life form “Homo sapiens”, the thinking man. The science of anthropology that is “doctrinahumanaenaturae” includes the bodily characteristics of human as well as their spiritual psyche and moral dignity. Anthropology focuses on the man in the physical, cultural, and existential features with the purpose of gaining a deeper understanding of man’s place in the world. 

Sociology is a discipline in social science that studies human societies, their interactions, and the processes that preserve and change them. Therefore, the self, in a sociological context, is constructed through deliberate social engagement (socialization). The individual experiences with society sketch an image, an identity of a person over time.

Psychology is the study of brain functions, mind and behavior, and understanding mental processes. It aims to describe and explain human behavior, make predictions about how one thinks and acts, and foster change. Therefore, knowing oneself is important to become a better person.

Philosophy is the systematic and critical study of fundamental questions that arise both in everyday life and through the practice of other disciplines.