Read these ideas and divide them into the two groups in the table. Add your own ideas. Then listen to the recording and check your guesses. Use your Workbook

The Western way of thinking (Западный способ мышления)
Based on ancient Greek and Socratic ideas. The "truth" is important. Emphasis on individual rights. (Основан на мнении древних греков и идеях Сократа. «Правда» важна. Акцент на индивидуальные права.)

The Eastern way of thinking (Восточный способ мышления)
Chinese and Indian philosophy created a way of seeing life.
(Китайская и индийская философия создала то, как люди видят жизнь)

The balance is important.
(Важен баланс)

Emphasis on social responsibility.
(Акцент на общественной активности)