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What does the pleasure principle emphasize?
What does the pleasure principle emphasize?
- Adhering to moral standards
- Evaluating the consequences of actions
- Immediate gratification of desires and needs (correct)
- Satisfying desires in a socially appropriate way
Which principle seeks to satisfy the id's desires in realistic ways?
Which principle seeks to satisfy the id's desires in realistic ways?
- Superego
- Conscience
- Reality Principle (correct)
- Pleasure Principle
What role does the superego play in an individual's psyche?
What role does the superego play in an individual's psyche?
- Drives the person to seek instant gratification
- Satisfies immediate needs and pleasures
- Weighs the benefits of different impulses
- Acts as a moral guide determining right from wrong (correct)
What is the primary focus of Socratic inquiry?
What is the primary focus of Socratic inquiry?
What does Augustine's concept of the self mainly revolve around?
What does Augustine's concept of the self mainly revolve around?
Which of the following is NOT a function of the ego?
Which of the following is NOT a function of the ego?
Which of the following best describes Plato's 'Republic'?
Which of the following best describes Plato's 'Republic'?
What does Freud's concept of the 'id' represent in his structural theory?
What does Freud's concept of the 'id' represent in his structural theory?
In what way did Augustine formalize his doctrines?
In what way did Augustine formalize his doctrines?
Which of the following is NOT included in Freud's description of the conscious mind?
Which of the following is NOT included in Freud's description of the conscious mind?
What is the primary concern of the id according to the functional/dynamic theory?
What is the primary concern of the id according to the functional/dynamic theory?
What role does the preconscious mind serve, according to Freudian theory?
What role does the preconscious mind serve, according to Freudian theory?
What aspect of Augustine’s life contributed to his theological writings?
What aspect of Augustine’s life contributed to his theological writings?
Which of the following contributions is attributed to Sigmund Freud?
Which of the following contributions is attributed to Sigmund Freud?
What does the 'mental iceberg' metaphor illustrate in Freud's theory?
What does the 'mental iceberg' metaphor illustrate in Freud's theory?
What aspect is emphasized in Plato's academic program at The Academy?
What aspect is emphasized in Plato's academic program at The Academy?
What belief did Augustine hold regarding inner peace?
What belief did Augustine hold regarding inner peace?
Which philosophical movement is Maurice Merleau Ponty primarily associated with?
Which philosophical movement is Maurice Merleau Ponty primarily associated with?
How does Merleau Ponty describe the relationship between self and body?
How does Merleau Ponty describe the relationship between self and body?
According to David Hume, what constitutes the self?
According to David Hume, what constitutes the self?
What does Hume assert about the stability of the self?
What does Hume assert about the stability of the self?
Which of the following best describes Hume's view on experiences?
Which of the following best describes Hume's view on experiences?
What did Maurice Merleau Ponty mean when he stated, 'I live in my body'?
What did Maurice Merleau Ponty mean when he stated, 'I live in my body'?
What role do 'impressions' play according to Hume's philosophy?
What role do 'impressions' play according to Hume's philosophy?
What philosophical principle does Gilbert Ryle propose regarding the self?
What philosophical principle does Gilbert Ryle propose regarding the self?
Which school of thought did Gilbert Ryle specifically challenge?
Which school of thought did Gilbert Ryle specifically challenge?
What is the essence of Immanuel Kant's view regarding the self?
What is the essence of Immanuel Kant's view regarding the self?
How does Ryle's philosophy express the relationship between action and existence?
How does Ryle's philosophy express the relationship between action and existence?
Which philosophical period is Immanuel Kant most associated with?
Which philosophical period is Immanuel Kant most associated with?
What primary competing schools did Kant try to synthesize?
What primary competing schools did Kant try to synthesize?
What did Kant emphasize about the self in the context of experience?
What did Kant emphasize about the self in the context of experience?
What is the central idea behind René Descartes' statement "Cogito Ergo Sum"?
What is the central idea behind René Descartes' statement "Cogito Ergo Sum"?
Which of the following best captures Ryle's conceptualization of identity?
Which of the following best captures Ryle's conceptualization of identity?
Which philosopher is known for the Principle of Individuation?
Which philosopher is known for the Principle of Individuation?
What role did John Locke's education play in his philosophical development?
What role did John Locke's education play in his philosophical development?
What does Paul Churchland's concept of 'Eliminative Materialism' suggest?
What does Paul Churchland's concept of 'Eliminative Materialism' suggest?
What does John Locke assert about memories in relation to identity?
What does John Locke assert about memories in relation to identity?
Which statement best describes Paul Churchland's view on the self?
Which statement best describes Paul Churchland's view on the self?
What area of study is Descartes primarily credited with influencing?
What area of study is Descartes primarily credited with influencing?
What does Descartes mean by describing humans as "a thing which thinks"?
What does Descartes mean by describing humans as "a thing which thinks"?
Study Notes
Socratic Inquiry
- Socratic method seeks to eliminate deception to uncover core ideas.
- Lessons from Socrates promote happiness, success, and fulfillment.
Plato’s Contributions
- Plato (427-348 B.C.) authored "Republic," detailing an ideal society led by philosophers.
- His dialogues explore metaphysical theory of forms across early, middle, and late stages.
- Founded The Academy, cited as the first Western university, emphasizing science and mathematics.
Sigmund Freud's Psychoanalysis
- Freud (1856-1939) is recognized as the father of psychoanalysis and introduced the theory of psychosexual development.
- Concepts include the id, ego, superego, and mental iceberg, alongside techniques like dream interpretation and free association.
Freud’s Structural Theory
- Conscious Mind: Active thoughts, sensations, perceptions, and memories currently in awareness.
- Preconscious Mind: Subconscious components accessible when needed, acting as a gatekeeper to consciousness.
- Unconscious Mind: Contains unacceptable feelings and memories, shaping behavior outside conscious awareness.
Freud’s Personality Structure
- Id: Operates on the pleasure principle, seeking immediate gratification of needs and desires.
- Ego: Functions based on the reality principle, balancing desires with realism and social norms.
- Superego: Acts as conscience, guiding moral judgments with a sense of right and wrong.
Augustine's Theology
- St. Augustine (354-430), son of a Christian mother and pagan father, was a prominent theologian.
- Known for works like "Confessions" and "City of God," formalizing the doctrine of original sin.
- Emphasized that inner peace comes from recognizing and responding to God's love.
Maurice Merleau-Ponty’s Philosophy
- Merleau-Ponty (1908-1961) was a leading figure in existentialism and phenomenology, focusing on embodiment and perception.
- Advocated that "I live in my body" — knowledge and experiences are rooted in embodied subjectivity.
David Hume’s Empiricism
- Hume (1711-1776), a key British Empiricist, asserted that the self is a collection of experiences and impressions.
- Stressed that knowledge stems from sensory experiences, lacking a permanent self.
René Descartes’ Rationalism
- Descartes (1596-1650), father of modern philosophy, introduced the famous dictum "Cogito, ergo sum" (I think, therefore I am).
- Stressed the role of thinking in establishing existence and knowledge.
John Locke’s Identity Theory
- Locke (1632-1704) posited that identity is tied to consciousness and memory, highlighting the concept of individuated self.
- Argued that consciousness provides a continuous identity over time, through formed memories.
Paul Churchland’s Eliminative Materialism
- Churchland (1942) emphasizes that "the self is the brain," connecting self-identity directly with neurological functions.
Gilbert Ryle’s Behaviorism
- Ryle (1900-1976) challenged Cartesian dualism, proposing that the self is defined by behavior and actions.
- Coined the principle "I act therefore I am," equating selfhood with observable conduct.
Immanuel Kant's Synthesis of Thought
- Kant (1724-1804) synthesized rationalism and empiricism, viewing the self as a regulative principle governing experiences.
- Defined the self as an organizing entity that makes coherent experience possible through reflective thought.
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