Damasio's Three Levels of Self
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Damasio's Three Levels of Self

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According to Damasio, what is the lowest level of the self?

  • The proto-self (correct)
  • The extended self
  • The core self
  • The holistic self

    • What is the conscious concept of an individual's identity, according to Damasio's theory?

  • The extended self (correct)
  • The core self
  • The holistic self
  • The proto-self

    • How does Damasio describe the relationship between the different levels of self?

  • They are hierarchical, with the proto-self as the foundation (correct)
  • They are independent and unrelated
  • They are separate but interconnected
  • They are all part of the holistic self

    • What is the role of the organism's physical structures in Damasio's concept of the proto-self?

    <p>They are mapped by the proto-self but the organism is not conscious of them</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the connection between the proto-self and the core self, according to Damasio?

    <p>The core self is generated through encounters between the proto-self and objects in the environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of personal characteristics and memories in Damasio's concept of the extended self?

    <p>They are the foundation for the extended self</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the origin of the word 'philosophy'?

    <p>It is derived from the Greek word 'philosopha', meaning 'love of wisdom'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one definition of philosophy?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the original meaning of the word 'philosophy' as used by the ancient Greeks?

    <p>The pursuit of wisdom for its own sake, including all fields of philosophical learning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Socrates' belief regarding the purpose of philosophy?

    <p>Philosophy should produce practical results in order to improve the well-being of society</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key characteristic of the Socratic method, as described in the text?

    <p>It searches for basic, widely held truths that form and scrutinize beliefs to assess their consistency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Socrates' view on the relationship between learning and happiness?

    <p>The more a person learns, the more they can reason and choose to have true happiness</p> Signup and view all the answers

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