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Creative/critical thinking is taught heavily from kindergarten in western schools. In contrast to eastern education which tends to greatly focus on memorizatio

Creative/critical thinking is taught heavily from kindergarten in western schools. In contrast to eastern education which tends to greatly focus on memorization through repetition.. (i.e https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rote_learning https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rote_learning) The quote you have included is based on Taoism. Is that common? I was under the impression that Confucianism has the more dominant influence on values and thought. Anyways, at least that's one thing we can agree on - Taoism's philosophy encourages an open mind and awareness.

oreally 6y ago
> In contrast to eastern education which tends to greatly focus on memorization through repetition.. Wouldn't quite say that is true. People use a variety of techniques to get scored higher and there's always a certain percentage who will use such rote learning techniques, be it eastern or western. I think what what's missing in the discussion is the western focus on individualism as compared to east asian communitarianism. Both have their pros and cons and mutual dislikes. There was a book by 2 high level western/eastern women managers in Hewlett Packard that highlights this dichotomy. It's a great read.
- bouncycastle 6y ago
  > individualism as compared to east asian communitarianism Again, that's because of a deep rooting in Confucianism. Also, "Communitarianism" is a western (Christian) philosophy. It may have been borrowed from Confucianism? I'm not sure. A lot of religions and philosophies share these kinds of values, so it's not unique to just one region / culture, IMO. Anyhow, neither is better or worse, and probably a balance between communitarianism and individualism is best. All cultures can learn from each other.
  - oreally 6y ago
    > Also, "Communitarianism" is a western (Christian) philosophy Hm probably a better word would be collectivism

oreally 6y ago

> In contrast to eastern education which tends to greatly focus on memorization through repetition.. Wouldn't quite say that is true. People use a variety of techniques to get scored higher and there's always a certain percentage who will use such rote learning techniques, be it eastern or western. I think what what's missing in the discussion is the western focus on individualism as compared to east asian communitarianism. Both have their pros and cons and mutual dislikes. There was a book by 2 high level western/eastern women managers in Hewlett Packard that highlights this dichotomy. It's a great read.

bouncycastle 6y ago
> individualism as compared to east asian communitarianism Again, that's because of a deep rooting in Confucianism. Also, "Communitarianism" is a western (Christian) philosophy. It may have been borrowed from Confucianism? I'm not sure. A lot of religions and philosophies share these kinds of values, so it's not unique to just one region / culture, IMO. Anyhow, neither is better or worse, and probably a balance between communitarianism and individualism is best. All cultures can learn from each other.
- oreally 6y ago
  > Also, "Communitarianism" is a western (Christian) philosophy Hm probably a better word would be collectivism