Title: Difference between Western and Eastern Ethics | Western vs Eastern Ethics
Headings: Difference between Western and Eastern Ethics
Difference between Western and Eastern Ethics
Content: Eastern ethics is much more about doing what is right in terms of what is expected of you by your family, society and culture. Western Ethics, on the other hand, has more of an emphasis on self and what is rationally or logically true. Furthermore, Western Ethics places more emphasis on law and justice, whereas Eastern Ethics states that one must do what is right and expected and the universe will take care of the rest. Comparison between Western and Eastern Ethics: Western Ethics
Eastern Ethics
Focus
Finding Truth
Protocol and Respect
Basis
Rational Thought
Religious teachings
Emphasis
Logic, Cause and Effect. Respect towards family
Roots in
Athens, Rome and Judeo­Christianity
Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism and Taoism
Approach
Rational
Holistic and cultural
Conflict and Harmony
Good must triumph over Evil
Good and Bad, Light and Dark all exist in equilibrium. Image Courtesy: skillsandethics.org, bpmleader.com