EXPANDING OUR PHILOSOPHICAL FRAMES

2. Expanding Our
Philosophical Frames :
Western & Non-
Western Traditions

3.  Realize the value of doing
philosophy in obtaining a
broad perspective on life
PPT11/12-Ib-1.3

4.  Greek(Western) , Indian & Chinese ; arose
as critical reflection on their own cultural
traditions
 Asian classics of the Indians & Chinese
predate the oldest of Western Classics

5. Facts :
Indian & Chinese philosophers of
note also lived earlier than their
Greek counter parts Greeks before
Thales did not have philosophy
There was a reversal during the
Greek triumvirate of Socrates, Plato
& Aristotle .

6. - West think in a linear
manner,that is, in terms of
beginning and ending in a
straight line
Attitudinal imperatives

7. 1. Oriental thought runs in a
circular manner in which the
end conjoins the beginning in
a cyclic style.
Attitudinal imperatives

8. 2. The attitudinal
imperative is the
assumption that the East
does not make a rigorous
distinction between religion
and philosophy.

9. • Life for Oriental
thinkers is a translation
of thought,a
philosophy in action

10. 3. Imperative
acceptance of the validity of
intuition and mysticism
Oiental thought does not
follow structured mode .

11. 3. The West has to theorize
and speculate;no
application to life is
necessary

12. As Quito (1991) remarked :
The concept of all-at –
once-ness which is the
hallmark of the mind of
Asia is annoying to the
Western mind

13. As Quito (1991) remarked :
Asian mind balks at the
‘illogic of applying the same
principles pertaining only to
the fragments to that of
whole’

14. The Knower & the Known : East
& West Distinction
Eastern Vision Western Vision
Knower
Known Knower Known

15. Filipino
Thinking : From
Local to Global

16. 1. Loob : Holistic & Interior Dimensions
Loob puts one in touch with
his fellow beings
Kalooban,kagandahang loob
ang kabutihang loob show
care for others

17. 1. Loob : Holistic & Interior Dimensions
The Filipino believes
in the innate
goodness of the
human being.

18. 2.Filipino Philosophy of Time
 believes in the gulong ng palad .
 Time is considered cyclic
 Filipino time delayed in the
committed time of arrival .
 Concept of “ Siesta time” or “power
naps” is also important for Filipino
culture that must not be necessarily
considered negative.

19. 3. Bahala Na
One of the most outstanding
Filipino virtues
Seen as fatalistic, sort of leaving
everything to God or to chances
– such is the uncertainty of life.

20. 4.Filipino Thought and Values : Positive and
Negative Aspects
 It is believed that the Philippine
values and system, in line with
Filipino philosophy, are in dire need
to be used as positive motivation.
 Utang na loob
 Bayanihan

21. Philosophy : Transcending & Aiming for a Life
of Abundance
 Abundance comes from the Latin
term , “abundare” ( Aguilar 2010)
meaning, to overflow nonstop”.
 Abundance is out flowing than
incoming with others, ourselves and
with nature.
 Our very life belongs to God. (Aguilar
2010)

22. Abundance is not what we gather but what
we scatter.
 Abundance is equated with
materialism,but it is when we raise our
empty hands & surrender,when we do
not grab,when we are unattached to
anything/ anyone, when we offer oneself-
all these are abundance. Only if have
empty hands can we receive full
blessings.

23. Abundance is not what we keep but what we
give away
 To live an abundant life, one must pursue
one’s desires and inner self.
 One must go after what fulfills, before making
more money.
 To be able to have ,we must first let go . To be
able to acquire, we must first control
ourselves.
 There is a karma in our thoughts, words &
action.

24. Abundance is not what we hold but what
we share
 Money should not matters match (Aguilar 2010)
 Abundance comes to the one who has
money and heart, money & values, money
& relationships, money and deeper
happiness.
 Abundance is more our ambitions : there
are more precious things such as people
that matter.

25. Abundance is a choice
Abundance is more of an
effort than mind alone (
Aguillar 2010).
According to “The Secret” , our
dreams come true because we
attract them

26. Abundance is to evolve into higher being
 Covers both external & internal life.
 We cannot truly live without material
consideration, but external are not all
there are : values, for instance ,
matter.
 Means evolving to a higher being

27. A million thanks to those who listened!
“Life is an echo. What you
send out comes back “ . –Zig
Ziglars