Lesson 1.1: Philosophical Perspective of the Self
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According to Socrates, what is the significance of examining one's life?

  • It is important for societal acceptance
  • It is essential for physical health
  • It is crucial for personal fulfillment (correct)
  • It is necessary for material success
  • What components did Plato identify as part of the human self?

  • Social status, intellectual capacity, and artistic talent
  • Physical strength and emotional intelligence
  • Reason, physical appetite, and spirit/passion (correct)
  • Spirituality, physical appearance, and social connections
  • According to Socrates, what does 'Know Thyself' imply?

  • Knowing oneself is only important for academic success
  • Knowing oneself is unrelated to wisdom
  • Understanding oneself is irrelevant for personal growth
  • Understanding oneself helps in understanding others (correct)
  • How did Socrates suggest individuals should examine themselves?

    <p>By carefully examining their thoughts and emotions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Plato consider as the most important aspect of the human self?

    <p>Reason</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Immanuel Kant, the self is a product of which faculty?

    <p>Reason</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which philosopher believed that personal identity is made possible by self-consciousness?

    <p>John Locke</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Augustine believe was necessary to make a man entire and complete?

    <p>The union of body and self</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which philosopher argued that the self is an illusion made of perceptions?

    <p>David Hume</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Sigmund Freud, which layer makes up the mental activities you are not aware of?

    <p>Unconscious</p> Signup and view all the answers

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