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What is the main focus of Module 1?
What is the main focus of Module 1?
The main focus of Module 1 is on understanding the self from various disciplinal perspectives.
Who are some of the philosophers discussed in Lesson 1?
Who are some of the philosophers discussed in Lesson 1?
Some of the philosophers discussed in Lesson 1 include Socrates, Plato, St. Augustine, Descartes, Locke, Hume, Kant, Freud, Ryle, Churchland, and Marleau-Ponty.
What is the sociological perspective on the self?
What is the sociological perspective on the self?
The sociological perspective views the self as a product of modern society and other social constructions. Mead and the Social Self are discussed in Lesson 2.
How does anthropology view the self?
How does anthropology view the self?
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What is the difference between Western and Oriental/Eastern thought regarding the self?
What is the difference between Western and Oriental/Eastern thought regarding the self?
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Study Notes
Module 1: The Self from Various Disciplinary Perspectives
- The course explores the question "Who Am I?" through different philosophical perspectives, including Socrates, Plato, St. Augustine, Descartes, Locke, Hume, Kant, Freud, Ryle, Churchland, and Marleau-Ponty.
Philosophical Perspective (Week 2)
- Lesson 1 delves into the philosophical perspective of the self, examining the ideas of prominent philosophers.
Sociological Perspective (Week 3)
- Lesson 2 focuses on the sociological perspective, viewing the self as a product of modern society and other constructions.
- The concept of the Social Self is introduced, with Mead's ideas being explored.
Anthropological Perspective (Week 4)
- Lesson 3 covers the anthropological perspective, examining the self and person in contemporary anthropology.
- The self is seen as being embedded in culture.
The Self in Western and Oriental/Eastern Thought (Week 7)
- Lesson 6 explores the individualistic vs. collective self in Western and Oriental/Eastern thought.
- The social construction of the self in Western thought is contrasted with the self embedded in relationships and spiritual development in Confucian thought.
Part II: Unpacking the Self
- The Physical Self is the focus of Lesson 7, examining how the body impacts the self.
Multiple vs. Unified Self (Part II)
- The concept of multiple vs. unified self is introduced, with further exploration in later lessons.
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Test your understanding of the self from various disciplinary perspectives in this quiz. Explore philosophical and sociological viewpoints from ancient philosophers to modern thinkers.
