Questions and Answers
What is your own definition of the self?
Which of the following disciplines provides a perspective on the self? (Select all that apply)
According to Socrates, what are the two components of the self?
Body and soul
What are the three parts of the soul according to Plato? (Select all that apply)
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What does Augustine believe about the nature of the self?
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What phrase is associated with Rene Descartes' philosophical perspective on the self?
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According to David Hume, how is the self defined?
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What does Immanuel Kant claim about the self?
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According to Gilbert Ryle, the self can be located and analyzed.
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Which philosopher stated that the body and mind are intertwined and cannot be separated?
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What does the sociological perspective define the self as?
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Study Notes
Prayer for the Day
- Expression of gratitude for boundless love and personal worth.
- Request for clarity in self-perception and rejection of negative beliefs.
- Emphasis on kindness and respect towards oneself, seeking safety in Jesus' heart.
The Self from Various Perspectives
- Examination of "Self" through five major disciplinary perspectives:
- Philosophy
- Sociology
- Anthropology
- Psychology
- Western/Eastern Thought
Philosophical Perspectives
- Socrates: Dualism of body and soul; the quality of life is determined by the soul's state.
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Plato: Tripartite soul consisting of:
- Rational: governs with wisdom and truth.
- Spirited: emotions requiring alignment with reason.
- Appetitive: basic desires needing regulation for balance.
- Augustine: Human is a body-soul compound; the soul should dominate as the center of consciousness.
- Thomas Aquinas: Knowledge of self derives from worldly experiences; the soul defines humanity.
- Rene Descartes: "Cogito, ergo sum" emphasizes the self as a thinking entity, linked to the mind.
- David Hume: Self as a collection of perceptions; experiences shape individuality.
- Immanuel Kant: Self as an active intelligence synthesizing experiences and knowledge.
- Gilbert Ryle: The self is behavior manifested rather than a locatable entity, focusing on actions in daily life.
- Merleau-Ponty: Interconnection of body and mind; the body as a gateway to subjective existence.
Sociological Perspective
- The self is a stable set of perceptions regarding identity, shaped through social interactions.
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George Herbert Mead: Development of self over time through role-taking:
- Imitation via language.
- Role play.
- Games leading to rule understanding.
- "Self" is formed through symbolic interaction and communication within communities.
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This prayer invites reflection on self-worth and love. It emphasizes the importance of seeing oneself clearly and resisting the temptation to compare with others. Join in this heartfelt plea for kindness toward oneself and liberation from negative thoughts.
