The Self: A Nodal Issue in Culture and Psyche—An Eastern Perspective

Suk C. Chang, M.D.Authors Info & Affiliations

Publication: American Journal of Psychotherapy

Volume 36, Number 1

https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.psychotherapy.1982.36.1.67

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The self is central in life. It is a principle by which one, consciously or not, organizes one’s personality and relates to the world. The “Eastern” self is conducive to an interdependent-holistic-centripetal psychosocial orientation, the “Western” self to an independent-individualistic-centrifugal orientation. They represent a polarity of thoughts on the nature and place of man. Cultural correlates and psychological implications of the Eastern tradition are discussed.

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American Journal of Psychotherapy

Volume 36 • Number 1 • 1982, pp. 1–142

Pages: 67 - 81

PubMed: 7081518

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Published in print: 1982, pp. 1–142

Published online: 30 April 2018

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Suk C. Chang, M.D.^*

Waterbury, Conn.

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1389 W. Main Street, Waterbury, CT 06708.

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The Self: A Nodal Issue in Culture and Psyche—An Eastern Perspective

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