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According to Socrates, what is synonymous with the self?
According to Socrates, what is synonymous with the self?
What did Socrates suggest is a pre-requisite to a happy and meaningful life?
What did Socrates suggest is a pre-requisite to a happy and meaningful life?
Who heavily explored the philosophical framework for understanding the self according to the text?
Who heavily explored the philosophical framework for understanding the self according to the text?
What did Socrates explain as the departure of the soul for the eternal world?
What did Socrates explain as the departure of the soul for the eternal world?
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What is the main companion in living in this world?
What is the main companion in living in this world?
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What does philosophy employ to discover the ultimate causes, reasons, and principles of everything?
What does philosophy employ to discover the ultimate causes, reasons, and principles of everything?
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According to John Locke, what is necessary to have a coherent personal identity?
According to John Locke, what is necessary to have a coherent personal identity?
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According to David Hume, what does he believe the self is composed of?
According to David Hume, what does he believe the self is composed of?
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Immanuel Kant believed that the self constructs its own reality through which process?
Immanuel Kant believed that the self constructs its own reality through which process?
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According to Gilbert Ryle, how does he define the self?
According to Gilbert Ryle, how does he define the self?
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Paul Churchland's view is that the self is equivalent to what entity?
Paul Churchland's view is that the self is equivalent to what entity?
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Which philosopher believed that the idea of personal identity is a result of imagination?
Which philosopher believed that the idea of personal identity is a result of imagination?
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According to Aquinas, what is the key to achieving happiness and the beatific vision?
According to Aquinas, what is the key to achieving happiness and the beatific vision?
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In Descartes' view, what is the essence of the self?
In Descartes' view, what is the essence of the self?
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What did John Locke believe was primarily responsible for constructing personal identity?
What did John Locke believe was primarily responsible for constructing personal identity?
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According to Aquinas, what is man's nature primarily prone to due to original sin?
According to Aquinas, what is man's nature primarily prone to due to original sin?
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What did Descartes believe about the relationship between the soul and the body?
What did Descartes believe about the relationship between the soul and the body?
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Which philosopher emphasized the importance of seeking happiness and believed it could be achieved through virtue?
Which philosopher emphasized the importance of seeking happiness and believed it could be achieved through virtue?
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According to Aristotle, which kind of soul allows things to grow?
According to Aristotle, which kind of soul allows things to grow?
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In the Christian world, St. Augustine integrated the ideas of Plato with which other philosophy?
In the Christian world, St. Augustine integrated the ideas of Plato with which other philosophy?
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According to St. Augustine, what is the relationship between the physical body and the soul?
According to St. Augustine, what is the relationship between the physical body and the soul?
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What did Aristotle suggest is the essence of being human?
What did Aristotle suggest is the essence of being human?
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How did St. Augustine view the creation of humankind in relation to God?
How did St. Augustine view the creation of humankind in relation to God?
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What did St. Augustine believe was necessary for self-knowledge?
What did St. Augustine believe was necessary for self-knowledge?
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What preoccupations keep us from attaining wisdom?
What preoccupations keep us from attaining wisdom?
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What does Plato believe is the responsibility of our reason when there is conflict among the different elements of ourselves?
What does Plato believe is the responsibility of our reason when there is conflict among the different elements of ourselves?
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According to Socrates, what is essential for a person to have a meaningful and happy life?
According to Socrates, what is essential for a person to have a meaningful and happy life?
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What does Aristotle consider the soul to be?
What does Aristotle consider the soul to be?
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What is the function of the Socratic method as described in the text?
What is the function of the Socratic method as described in the text?
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Which term refers to the divine essence that enables deep thinking, wise choices, and understanding of eternal truths?
Which term refers to the divine essence that enables deep thinking, wise choices, and understanding of eternal truths?
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