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</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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Immanuel Kant, how does knowledge arise?

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

    What concept is central to Kant's moral philosophy?

    <p>Deontology</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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Plato</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    Who believed that man is composed of matter and form?

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

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

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

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

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

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

    <p>Narcissism</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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