Comparing Plato's Philosophy and St. Augustine's Views on Soul
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What is David Hume primarily known for?

  • Being a mathematician
  • Contributing to psychology
  • Being a biologist
  • Writing works on philosophy (correct)

Which field did Gilbert Ryle NOT significantly contribute to?

  • Philosophy
  • Economics
  • History
  • Nursing (correct)

According to Gilbert Ryle, what did he reject in traditional philosophy?

  • The existence of mental activities
  • Mind-body dualism (correct)
  • The significance of language
  • The concept of emotions

How did Gilbert Ryle's philosophy influence the development of philosophy?

<p>By influencing linguistic and analytic philosophy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is attributed with the quote 'Man is the only creature who governs and directs himself and his actions'?

<p>Immanuel Kant (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Immanuel Kant emphasize in his philosophy?

<p>The role of rationality and reason in understanding the world (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Immanuel Kant, how does knowledge arise?

<p>As a product of both reason and experience (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What concept is central to Kant's moral philosophy?

<p>Deontology (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Gilbert Ryle summarize the dualistic view of the self?

<p>The self is simply a convenient name for all behaviors people exhibit (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Maurice Merleau-Ponty view the relationship between the mind and body?

<p>They are intertwined and cannot be separated from each other (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which philosopher believed in the existence of objective, eternal Forms or Ideas?

<p>Plato (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which philosopher emphasized the importance of faith and the divine in their philosophy?

<p>St. Augustine (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who believed that man is composed of matter and form?

<p>St. Thomas Aquinas (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which philosopher believed in a theory of Forms that had a significant influence on subsequent philosophy?

<p>Plato (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

St. Augustine believed that man is of what kind of nature?

<p>Tripartite nature (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which philosopher's ideas on free will and predestination are still debated today?

<p>St. Augustine (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of the self does 'Me' represent according to the text?

<p>Object of knowledge shaped by experiences (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which theory emphasizes the importance of self-concept and how individuals perceive themselves?

<p>Carl Rogers Theory of Personality (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What part of the mind operates on the morality principle and internalized values according to Sigmund Freud's theory?

<p>Superego (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What differentiates 'I' from 'Me' in terms of representation?

<p>'I' represents subjective experience while 'Me' represents an object of knowledge (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which theory states that the self is created and developed through human interaction?

<p>George Herbert Mead's Theory (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the Ego focus on according to Sigmund Freud's theory?

<p>Satisfying the id's impulses in a socially acceptable way (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What theory suggests that we learn about ourselves by comparing aspects of ourselves with other people?

<p>Social Comparison Theory (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of comparison involves creating a positive self-concept by comparing oneself with those worse off?

<p>Downward Social Comparison (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of Self-Evaluation Maintenance Theory, how do individuals typically react when someone outperforms them?

<p>Distance themselves from the person (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of the Private Self according to the text?

<p>Internal standards and private thoughts (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which trait is characterized by overly high self-esteem, self-admiration, and self-centeredness?

<p>Narcissism (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of social comparison involves comparing oneself with those who are better off?

<p>Upward Social Comparison (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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