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What does Augustine believe about the aspect of man in relation to the Divine?
What does Augustine believe about the aspect of man in relation to the Divine?
- Man's body is eternal.
- Man's essence is solely material.
- Imperfect beings seek to connect with the Divine. (correct)
- The spirit is bound to die like the body.
According to Thomas Aquinas, what are the two components that make up a human being?
According to Thomas Aquinas, what are the two components that make up a human being?
- Matter and form. (correct)
- Emotion and intellect.
- Mind and body.
- Soul and spirit.
What is the fundamental assertion of Rene Descartes regarding existence?
What is the fundamental assertion of Rene Descartes regarding existence?
- Existence is dependent on sensory experience.
- Doubt leads to knowledge.
- Self-existence cannot be questioned. (correct)
- Human beings lack certainty.
How does Hume view the concept of the 'self'?
How does Hume view the concept of the 'self'?
What is Kant's criticism of the notion that the self is merely a bundle of impressions?
What is Kant's criticism of the notion that the self is merely a bundle of impressions?
Which philosopher viewed human knowledge as primarily derived from experience?
Which philosopher viewed human knowledge as primarily derived from experience?
What role does the 'soul' play in Thomas Aquinas's philosophy?
What role does the 'soul' play in Thomas Aquinas's philosophy?
What term refers to a person's basic identity and sense of self?
What term refers to a person's basic identity and sense of self?
Which of the following describes Descartes' view of the relationship between the body and mind?
Which of the following describes Descartes' view of the relationship between the body and mind?
How do Filipinos generally perceive their territory?
How do Filipinos generally perceive their territory?
Which aspect of language is highlighted as being intimately tied to love in Filipino culture?
Which aspect of language is highlighted as being intimately tied to love in Filipino culture?
What is the term for the social concepts influencing behavior in a given context?
What is the term for the social concepts influencing behavior in a given context?
What phenomenon explains a person adapting to varying circumstances while maintaining their core identity?
What phenomenon explains a person adapting to varying circumstances while maintaining their core identity?
What does the term 'mahal' signify in Filipino language aside from 'love'?
What does the term 'mahal' signify in Filipino language aside from 'love'?
In what context might a Filipino be more law-abiding compared to their behavior at home?
In what context might a Filipino be more law-abiding compared to their behavior at home?
According to Marcel Mauss, what are the two aspects of self?
According to Marcel Mauss, what are the two aspects of self?
What two methods does the symptothermal method combine?
What two methods does the symptothermal method combine?
How does an ovulation detection kit determine ovulation?
How does an ovulation detection kit determine ovulation?
What is the primary disadvantage of coitus interruptus?
What is the primary disadvantage of coitus interruptus?
What hormone does the oral contraceptive primarily aim to suppress?
What hormone does the oral contraceptive primarily aim to suppress?
How is the transdermal patch used for contraception?
How is the transdermal patch used for contraception?
Where should the transdermal patch be applied?
Where should the transdermal patch be applied?
What happens immediately after the vaginal ring is removed?
What happens immediately after the vaginal ring is removed?
What is the main purpose of the cervical mucus method in the symptothermal approach?
What is the main purpose of the cervical mucus method in the symptothermal approach?
What is a key characteristic of the self according to the provided content?
What is a key characteristic of the self according to the provided content?
Which perspective asserts that mind and body are intertwined?
Which perspective asserts that mind and body are intertwined?
Why is the self considered to be ever-changing and dynamic?
Why is the self considered to be ever-changing and dynamic?
What does social constructionism suggest about the self?
What does social constructionism suggest about the self?
According to Merleau-Ponty, what is crucial in defining the self?
According to Merleau-Ponty, what is crucial in defining the self?
What does the concept of the self being private indicate?
What does the concept of the self being private indicate?
In what way does the self interact with external reality?
In what way does the self interact with external reality?
What is NOT a characteristic of the self as described?
What is NOT a characteristic of the self as described?
What are common symptoms experienced by women that suggest a possible infection?
What are common symptoms experienced by women that suggest a possible infection?
Which of the following natural methods involves refraining from sexual intercourse?
Which of the following natural methods involves refraining from sexual intercourse?
How are the safe days calculated in the calendar method of natural family planning?
How are the safe days calculated in the calendar method of natural family planning?
What change in basal body temperature indicates that a woman has ovulated?
What change in basal body temperature indicates that a woman has ovulated?
What is the primary characteristic of cervical mucus during ovulation?
What is the primary characteristic of cervical mucus during ovulation?
Which natural family planning method depends on observing the consistency of cervical mucus?
Which natural family planning method depends on observing the consistency of cervical mucus?
Why might some individuals prefer natural family planning methods?
Why might some individuals prefer natural family planning methods?
What is one benefit of the abstinence method as a form of contraception?
What is one benefit of the abstinence method as a form of contraception?
Study Notes
Augustine
- Reflects medieval views on humans, integrating Socratic duality and Christian doctrine.
- Asserts that man's imperfect nature yearns for the Divine and immortality.
- Body faces death while spirit anticipates eternal joy.
Thomas Aquinas
- Recognized scholar proposing a Christian perspective of humanity.
- Describes humans as comprising two components: matter and form.
- Matter (Greek: hyle) constitutes the physical universe.
- Form (Greek: morphe) represents the essence or substance of beings.
- Soul is essential, animating the body and defining humanity.
Rene Descartes
- Proposes the duality of body and mind.
- Famous for The Meditations of First Philosophy, emphasizing skepticism.
- Argues that anything uncertain may be false, leading to doubt.
- Certainty lies in the existence of the self: "Cogito ergo sum" ("I think, therefore I am").
- Views self as a combination of body (a machine) and mind (the essence).
David Hume
- Scottish philosopher focused on experiential knowledge.
- Describes the self as not an independent entity but a series of experiences.
- Asserts that knowledge is gained through sensory experiences.
- Defines the self as a collection of perceptions or impressions.
Immanuel Kant
- Challenges the notion of the self as merely a collection of impressions.
- Proposes the mind regulates impressions and constructs ideas (termed "apparatus of the mind").
- The self aids in recognizing and organizing various impressions, contributing to identity.
Gilbert Ryle
- Emphasizes behavior as the essence of the self.
- Defines the self as a term for actions and behaviors in daily life.
Maurice Merleau-Ponty
- A phenomenologist rejecting Cartesian dualism.
- Proposes that mind and body are interconnected and inseparable.
- Suggests that thoughts, emotions, and physical experiences form a unified experience.
Characteristics of the Self
- Separate: Each self is unique and cannot be another person, not even twins.
- Self-contained: The self possesses independent thoughts and volition.
- Consistent: Enduring personality traits create predictability in behavior.
- Unitary: Central hub for all experiences and thoughts.
- Private: Internal sorting of feelings and information; isolated from external influences.
The Self and External Reality
- Conversely shaped by interaction with external factors, leading to a dynamic identity.
- Social constructionists advocate for an integrated view of personal identity and social context.
- The self is multifaceted, constantly adapting to its surroundings.
The Self and Culture
- French anthropologist Marcel Mauss proposes two faces of the self:
- Moi: A person's intrinsic sense of identity and biological essence.
- Personne: The social conception of identity influenced by family, culture, and societal expectations.
- Example: Behavior shifts in different cultural contexts, emphasizing adaptability.
- Filipino values reflect embodiment of cultural identity, such as the connection to place and language.
Contraception Methods
Natural Methods
- Abstinence: Most effective; 0% fail rate in preventing STIs.
- Calendar Method: Predicts fertile days based on menstrual cycles.
- Basal Body Temperature: Monitors temperature changes to determine ovulation.
- Cervical Mucus Method: Observes cervical mucus changes to indicate fertility.
- Sympothermal Method: Combines BBT and cervical mucus observations.
- Ovulation Detection: Uses kits to detect luteinizing hormone surges.
- Coitus Interruptus: Withdrawal method to prevent conception, though less reliable.
Artificial Methods
- Oral Contraceptives: Pills containing estrogen and progesterone; prevent ovulation.
- Transdermal Patch: Weekly patch releasing hormones; avoided in fourth week for menstruation.
- Vaginal Ring: Hormone-releasing silicone ring inserted for three weeks, removed for menstruation.
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Explore Augustine's profound views on the human person, emphasizing duality and the integration of Christian doctrine. This quiz delves into the relationship between the body and spirit, highlighting man's pursuit of immortality and divine connection. Test your understanding of these medieval concepts and Augustine's influence on philosophy and theology.
