Western vs. Eastern

Ever since I talked to old Luce in the Wicker Bar, I can't help but wonder about him and his Chinese girlfriend. I just wanted to know how he liked her being Chinese, and the only only answer I could get from the jerk was that he finds "Easten philosophy more satisfactory than Western". What's so different about them? I've been curious, so I looked up the difference.

Western Philosophy

-we focus on the independence of the individual

-more scientific and logical thought

Eastern Philosophy

-eastern philosophy is based off constant obligation of the individual to serve others

-more faith-based thought

I don't quite understand how the Eastern one is more appealing. It seems like there is a lot less freedom there, compared to here, you know? Maybe he just said that because he knew that I wouldn't catch on, and stop asking questions because I didn't know what he was talking about anyways. Intelligent people always do that. They bring up things that you wouldn't know to talk about, so they can end the conversation. That's the thing about those intellectuals, they only have intelligent conversations when they want to. 

Philosophy information:

http://www.eaea.org/index.php?k=12117

Girl:

http://izismile.com/tags/makeup/page/2/