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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?

They are mapped by the proto-self but the organism is not conscious of them (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

The core self is generated through encounters between the proto-self and objects in the environment (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

They are the foundation for the extended self (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the origin of the word 'philosophy'?

It is derived from the Greek word 'philosopha', meaning 'love of wisdom' (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is one definition of philosophy?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

The pursuit of wisdom for its own sake, including all fields of philosophical learning (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was Socrates' belief regarding the purpose of philosophy?

Philosophy should produce practical results in order to improve the well-being of society (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

It searches for basic, widely held truths that form and scrutinize beliefs to assess their consistency (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

The more a person learns, the more they can reason and choose to have true happiness (C) Signup and view all the answers

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