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According to Plato, which part of the soul enjoys sensual experiences like food and drink?
According to Plato, which part of the soul enjoys sensual experiences like food and drink?
- The Appetitive (correct)
- The Rational
- The Emotional
- The Spirited
What is St. Augustine's view on the concept of the 'self'?
What is St. Augustine's view on the concept of the 'self'?
- It is an immaterial but rational soul (correct)
- It consists of physical experiences only
- It is separate from the soul
- It is material and perishable
What was Descartes known for emphasizing in his philosophy?
What was Descartes known for emphasizing in his philosophy?
- Intuition over reason
- Rejection of self-awareness
- Use of emotions in decision-making
- Hyperbolical/metaphysical doubt (correct)
According to Descartes, what does his famous line 'Cogito ergo sum' mean?
According to Descartes, what does his famous line 'Cogito ergo sum' mean?
What does John Locke expand the definition of the 'self' to include?
What does John Locke expand the definition of the 'self' to include?
Which philosopher believed that the immaterial soul is constant and remains unchanged by time?
Which philosopher believed that the immaterial soul is constant and remains unchanged by time?
What does the term 'philosophy' originally mean?
What does the term 'philosophy' originally mean?
What was one of Socrates' main methods of inquiry known as?
What was one of Socrates' main methods of inquiry known as?
According to Socrates, what role does philosophy play in people's lives?
According to Socrates, what role does philosophy play in people's lives?
What did Socrates believe was necessary to attain happiness?
What did Socrates believe was necessary to attain happiness?
Who was the student of Socrates known for the 'Theory of Forms'?
Who was the student of Socrates known for the 'Theory of Forms'?
What was Plato's famous concept that emphasized the influence of good actions?
What was Plato's famous concept that emphasized the influence of good actions?
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Philosophy Overview
- Philosophy originally means 'love of wisdom'.
Socrates' Philosophy
- Socrates' main method of inquiry was known as the method of elenchus, a technique of questioning to expose ignorance.
- According to Socrates, philosophy plays a crucial role in people's lives as it helps them to understand themselves and make informed decisions.
- Socrates believed that self-knowledge and self-awareness are necessary to attain happiness.
Plato's Philosophy
- Plato was a student of Socrates and is known for the 'Theory of Forms'.
- Plato emphasized the influence of good actions through his concept of the 'Allegory of the Cave'.
Descartes' Philosophy
- Descartes was known for emphasizing reason and individualism in his philosophy.
- Descartes' famous line 'Cogito ergo sum', meaning 'I think, therefore I am', emphasizes the existence of the self as a thinking being.
St. Augustine's Philosophy
- St. Augustine believed that the immaterial soul is constant and remains unchanged by time.
John Locke's Philosophy
- John Locke expanded the definition of the 'self' to include personal identity, consciousness, and memories.
Plato's Soul
- According to Plato, the appetitive part of the soul enjoys sensual experiences like food and drink.
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