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?

By influencing linguistic and analytic philosophy 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'?

Immanuel Kant Signup and view all the answers

What did Immanuel Kant emphasize in his philosophy?

The role of rationality and reason in understanding the world Signup and view all the answers

According to Immanuel Kant, how does knowledge arise?

As a product of both reason and experience Signup and view all the answers

What concept is central to Kant's moral philosophy?

Deontology Signup and view all the answers

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

The self is simply a convenient name for all behaviors people exhibit Signup and view all the answers

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

They are intertwined and cannot be separated from each other Signup and view all the answers

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

Plato Signup and view all the answers

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

St. Augustine Signup and view all the answers

Who believed that man is composed of matter and form?

St. Thomas Aquinas Signup and view all the answers

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

Plato Signup and view all the answers

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

Tripartite nature Signup and view all the answers

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

St. Augustine Signup and view all the answers

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

Object of knowledge shaped by experiences Signup and view all the answers

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

Carl Rogers Theory of Personality 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?

Superego Signup and view all the answers

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

'I' represents subjective experience while 'Me' represents an object of knowledge Signup and view all the answers

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

George Herbert Mead's Theory Signup and view all the answers

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

Satisfying the id's impulses in a socially acceptable way Signup and view all the answers

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

Social Comparison Theory Signup and view all the answers

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

Downward Social Comparison Signup and view all the answers

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

Distance themselves from the person Signup and view all the answers

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

Internal standards and private thoughts Signup and view all the answers

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

Narcissism Signup and view all the answers

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

Upward Social Comparison Signup and view all the answers