At the peril of having you poke your eyes out, let’s take a look at two seminal philosophies that have to some extent helped form many of the thinking processes we engage in today.
Taoism: Our respect for nature and the natural world. For quiet and deep thoughtfulness, reflection and acceptance. For honoring each individual, regardless of social standing. Perhaps much of this philosophy gave rise to our environmental movement…to civil rights, to sexual equality.
From the West, Pragmatism…simply stated the greatest good for the greatest amount of people. Our own democracy (in our case our own Republic) is very much based on this school of thought. A respect for the individual and how she serves her community and the world at large.
