1. (Page166-167) Nisbett claims that Easterners have a "lack of interest in logic" and rely more on "sense impressions and common sense." On the other hand, he says that Westerners are more concerned with logic. Do you agree with this difference between Easterners and Westerners? Please support your opinion by giving examples.
2. (Page176) Nisbett argues that Westerners are often unaware of their strong commitment to their logical principles, such as "law of identity" and "law of noncontradiction." Regarding the Eastern "dialecticism," how do you think the Westerner's "unawareness" can affect intercultural communication?
3.(Page189) Do you tend to believe in the American way that skills are what you have or don't, and it is a quality that is fixed? Or do you think in the Asian way that anyone can learn to do math if one is under the "right circumstances" and put in enough effort? What experience makes you think so?
Group leaders:
Miki Kawate
Miyuki Shinohara
Sunday, June 6, 2010
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