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The ______ of the Philippines is Iloilo Science and Technology University.
The ______ of the Philippines is Iloilo Science and Technology University.
Republic
The university's website address is ______.
The university's website address is ______.
The study of the ______ is challenging because it requires self-reflection.
The study of the ______ is challenging because it requires self-reflection.
self
This subject hopes to help you understand ______.
This subject hopes to help you understand ______.
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Module 1 focuses on the ______ from various perspectives.
Module 1 focuses on the ______ from various perspectives.
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The ______ in the story have limited experience of the elephant.
The ______ in the story have limited experience of the elephant.
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Each blind man creates their own ______ based on their experience.
Each blind man creates their own ______ based on their experience.
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The story of the blind men and the elephant is a famous ______ fable.
The story of the blind men and the elephant is a famous ______ fable.
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In the ______ stage of Mead's theory, a child imitates the behaviors of their parents or significant others.
In the ______ stage of Mead's theory, a child imitates the behaviors of their parents or significant others.
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The ______ stage of Mead's theory involves children playing roles of others, such as a teacher or a soldier.
The ______ stage of Mead's theory involves children playing roles of others, such as a teacher or a soldier.
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The ______ stage of Mead's theory occurs when a child understands the expectations and perspectives of the generalized other.
The ______ stage of Mead's theory occurs when a child understands the expectations and perspectives of the generalized other.
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According to Cooley's Looking Glass Self, your self-concept is influenced by your perception of other people's ______ of you.
According to Cooley's Looking Glass Self, your self-concept is influenced by your perception of other people's ______ of you.
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The story about the blind men and the elephant teaches us that our perspectives can be ______.
The story about the blind men and the elephant teaches us that our perspectives can be ______.
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Cooley describes the Looking Glass Self as a three-step process: imagining how we appear to others, imagining their ______ of us, and developing our sense of self based on those judgements.
Cooley describes the Looking Glass Self as a three-step process: imagining how we appear to others, imagining their ______ of us, and developing our sense of self based on those judgements.
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Socrates believed an ______ life is not worth living.
Socrates believed an ______ life is not worth living.
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Erik Erikson's stages of psychosocial development suggest that by early adulthood, individuals should have a sense of ______.
Erik Erikson's stages of psychosocial development suggest that by early adulthood, individuals should have a sense of ______.
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The concept of 'self' is often associated with ______ and personality.
The concept of 'self' is often associated with ______ and personality.
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The ______ of the self is explained differently by various perspectives.
The ______ of the self is explained differently by various perspectives.
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Philosophers have been among the early contributors to the understanding of the ______.
Philosophers have been among the early contributors to the understanding of the ______.
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During the lockdown, many people responded to the same situation in ______ ways.
During the lockdown, many people responded to the same situation in ______ ways.
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The saying "you are what you eat" suggests that what we consume can influence our ______.
The saying "you are what you eat" suggests that what we consume can influence our ______.
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According to Aristotle, the ______ is composed of the body and soul, mind and matter, sense and intellect, and passion and reason.
According to Aristotle, the ______ is composed of the body and soul, mind and matter, sense and intellect, and passion and reason.
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Aristotle acknowledged ______ to be the supreme in the human person and should govern all of life’s activities.
Aristotle acknowledged ______ to be the supreme in the human person and should govern all of life’s activities.
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Aristotle believed that humans will tend to live a ______ life if their senses (which is the lower nature of human person) prevailed.
Aristotle believed that humans will tend to live a ______ life if their senses (which is the lower nature of human person) prevailed.
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According to Aristotle, happiness comes from the ______ development of the whole self.
According to Aristotle, happiness comes from the ______ development of the whole self.
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Aristotle believed that perfection and happiness come from ______ and virtue.
Aristotle believed that perfection and happiness come from ______ and virtue.
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Confucius propagated a way of life that regarded an individual as a member of a ______ whole, not as a separate being.
Confucius propagated a way of life that regarded an individual as a member of a ______ whole, not as a separate being.
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The ethical teachings of Confucius are based on the human ______ (ruler & ruled, parents & child, among siblings and among friends).
The ethical teachings of Confucius are based on the human ______ (ruler & ruled, parents & child, among siblings and among friends).
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The individual has to perform its ______ roles so harmony is achieved.
The individual has to perform its ______ roles so harmony is achieved.
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When you have a ______ at home, do you find yourself offering your best like plates, utensils, pillow, bed sheet and let them sleep in bed while you in floor?
When you have a ______ at home, do you find yourself offering your best like plates, utensils, pillow, bed sheet and let them sleep in bed while you in floor?
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According to Confucianism, your identity is defined by your membership to a group which is called the "______ self".
According to Confucianism, your identity is defined by your membership to a group which is called the "______ self".
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According to the ______ perspective, we describe our self by the consequence of our interaction and relationship to others.
According to the ______ perspective, we describe our self by the consequence of our interaction and relationship to others.
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The concept of the "______ self" in Confucianism suggests that you respond to social requirements and obligations rather than your own needs.
The concept of the "______ self" in Confucianism suggests that you respond to social requirements and obligations rather than your own needs.
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Our ______ as well has a huge impact on how we view our self and that of others as well.
Our ______ as well has a huge impact on how we view our self and that of others as well.
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Confucian thought emphasizes that individuals are ______, improvable, and perfectible.
Confucian thought emphasizes that individuals are ______, improvable, and perfectible.
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Our family, friends, significant and generalized others, all has been ______ in understanding who we are and what we will be in the future.
Our family, friends, significant and generalized others, all has been ______ in understanding who we are and what we will be in the future.
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Lao-Tzu, the founder of Taoism, believed that there are no "bad people", just individuals who ______ badly.
Lao-Tzu, the founder of Taoism, believed that there are no "bad people", just individuals who ______ badly.
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Stret and Burke (2003) saw ______ Of The Self:
Stret and Burke (2003) saw ______ Of The Self:
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Taoism emphasizes the importance of being ______ and accepting the changes life brings.
Taoism emphasizes the importance of being ______ and accepting the changes life brings.
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There is a ______ relationship between the self and society.
There is a ______ relationship between the self and society.
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The ultimate goal in Taoism is to live at peace with the "______" and accept the flow of life.
The ultimate goal in Taoism is to live at peace with the "______" and accept the flow of life.
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The ______ emerges in and is reflective of society.
The ______ emerges in and is reflective of society.
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The pandemic has brought about many changes, such as the shift from face-to-face education to online learning using ______.
The pandemic has brought about many changes, such as the shift from face-to-face education to online learning using ______.
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The social construction of selfhood is about the meanings and understandings associated with the ______ self.
The social construction of selfhood is about the meanings and understandings associated with the ______ self.
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The "New Normal" has caused many people to feel ______ by the changes brought about by the pandemic.
The "New Normal" has caused many people to feel ______ by the changes brought about by the pandemic.
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Study Notes
Module 1: The Self from Various Perspectives
- The study of the self is challenging because understanding yourself requires first understanding others’ experiences.
- The module explores how different perspectives explain the concept of self.
Module Outcome
- Students will be able to discuss the various representations and conceptualizations of the self from different disciplinary perspectives.
- Students will be able to compare and contrast the self's representation across disciplines and perspectives.
- Students will be able to examine the factors and forces shaping the self.
Philosophical and Socio-Anthropological Perspectives
- Understanding the self from philosophical and socio-anthropological perspectives involves distinguishing the concept of self and examining the factors that shape it.
- Students will be able to describe their experience of self using these perspectives.
The Blind Men and the Elephant
- This fable illustrates how different perspectives on the same object (the elephant) lead to varied understandings.
- The lesson is about recognizing that each person's reality is limited by their perspective.
Philosophical Perspective
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Socrates emphasized "know thyself".
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To understand oneself, one must understand their limitations, and degrees of knowledge of the world around them.
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Socrates believed self-knowledge leads to virtue and is the essential starting point for understanding and acting with virtue.
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Rene Descartes focused on the thinking self, arguing that thought precedes action and that self-awareness is crucial for understanding oneself.
Socio-Anthropological Perspective
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George Herbert Mead's social self theory emphasizes how the self develops through social interaction. Development includes three stages: imitation, play stage, and game stage.
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Charles Horton Cooley's looking-glass self theory suggests that our self-perception is influenced by how others perceive us. This involves imagining how we appear to others, imagining how they judge us, and developing our self-concept based on these judgments.
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Henri Tajfel's social identity theory proposes that membership in social groups is an important aspect of identity and self-concept, resulting in the concept of in-groups and out-groups.
Eastern Philosophies
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Confucianism emphasizes recognizing one's role in society, and living in accordance with societal expectations, creating a balanced self in society.
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Taoism emphasizes harmony with the Tao (the natural order). Emphasizing flexibility and acceptance of change is crucial to understanding oneself and achieving harmony in life.
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Buddhism focuses on achieving release from suffering via the eightfold path (right mindfulness, right resolve etc).
Buddhism
- The teachings of Buddha emphasize the four noble truths (life is suffering, suffering comes from craving and attachments, suffering can end, and the path to the end of suffering is the eightfold path).
Eastern vs Western Philosophies
- Western philosophy typically focuses on the individual, while Eastern traditions tend to emphasize interconnectedness with others.
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Explore the various representations and conceptualizations of the self through philosophical and socio-anthropological lenses. This module encourages students to understand how different perspectives shape our notion of self, comparing and contrasting these viewpoints. Dive into the fable 'The Blind Men and the Elephant' to illustrate the importance of perspective in understanding identity.
