Module 1: Perspectives on the Self

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The ______ of the Philippines is Iloilo Science and Technology University.

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The university's website address is ______.

The study of the ______ is challenging because it requires self-reflection.

self

This subject hopes to help you understand ______.

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Module 1 focuses on the ______ from various perspectives.

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The ______ in the story have limited experience of the elephant.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 ______.

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The concept of 'self' is often associated with ______ and personality.

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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 ______.

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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 ______.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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?

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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:

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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.

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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.

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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.

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The "New Normal" has caused many people to feel ______ by the changes brought about by the pandemic.

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Flashcards

Subjectivity

The interpretation of experiences can vary from person to person.

Perception of Self

How one views oneself, which may differ from others' views.

Socrates Quote

An important idea that encourages self-examination of life.

Erikson's Identity Development

A theory stating individuals should achieve a sense of identity in early adulthood.

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Diverse Responses

Different ways people react to similar situations, like during lockdown.

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Philosophers on Self

Different thinkers have offered various explanations on identity and personality.

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Dynamics of Self

The complex interactions and changes that shape personal identity.

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Beauty in Perception

The idea that 'beauty is in the eye of the beholder' relates to diverse perspectives.

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Human Action and Choice

Humans can direct their actions through their thoughts, maintaining freedom to choose.

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Belief in Success

Believing you can succeed motivates you to find ways to achieve your goals.

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Aristotle’s View of Self

Self consists of body and soul; reason is supreme and should govern life.

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Chaos vs. Harmony

Living without reason leads to chaos; harmonious development brings happiness.

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Wisdom and Virtue

Happiness arises from wisdom (true knowledge) and virtue (doing what is best).

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Moderation

Living in moderation involves acting according to reason, avoiding extremes.

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Eastern Thought

Focuses on relationships and social obligations, identifying the self with the group.

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Confucianism

A philosophy by Confucius emphasizing roles in relationships for achieving harmony.

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Study of the Self

Exploration of personal identity and individual experiences.

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Disciplinal Perspectives

Different academic viewpoints that explain the self.

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Philosophical Perspective

Understanding the self through ethical, existential, and metaphysical lenses.

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Socio-Anthropological Perspective

Examines how social and cultural factors shape personal identity.

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Representations of Self

Various ways individuals perceive and depict their identity.

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Influences on Self

Factors that shape one's identity and self-concept.

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The Blind Men and the Elephant

An allegorical tale illustrating limited perspectives on truth.

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Concept of Self

The understanding and perception of one's own identity.

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Imitation Stage

The initial stage where a child mimics the behaviors of parents or significant others.

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Play Stage

A stage where the child acts out roles of others, such as pretending to be a teacher or a soldier.

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Game Stage

The stage where a child understands social roles and perspectives of others within a group.

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Looking Glass Self

Cooley's theory explaining self-identity via perceptions of others' opinions.

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Three Steps of Self-Development

The process by which self-identity is formed through imagining appearance, judgment, and internalizing that judgment.

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Relational Self

The identity defined by membership in a group or relationships.

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Subdued Self

Responding to social obligations rather than personal desires.

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Confucian Teachability

The belief that humans can improve through personal and communal effort.

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Taoism

A philosophy focusing on harmony with nature and acceptance of life's changes.

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Lao-Tzu

The philosopher credited with founding Taoism.

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Educational Impact

The influence of appropriate education on individual behavior and harmony.

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Acceptance of Change

The principle that one must accept life's changes for happiness.

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Ultimate Goal in Taoism

To live in peace with the Tao and accept life's events as natural.

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Hospitality

The friendly and generous reception of guests at home.

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Sociological Perspective of the Self

Understanding self-identity through social interactions and relationships.

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Reciprocal Relationship

Mutual influence between individuals and society.

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Social Construction of Selfhood

The way society shapes our understanding of ourselves.

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Contextualization of the Self

The broader context surrounding self-perception and identity.

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Influence of Culture

Cultural factors that affect our self-view and identity.

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Interaction and Relationship

The connections we have that help shape our identity.

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Understanding the Self

The exploration and comprehension of one’s personal identity.

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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

  • Socrates emphasized "know thyself".

  • To understand oneself, one must understand their limitations, and degrees of knowledge of the world around them.

  • Socrates believed self-knowledge leads to virtue and is the essential starting point for understanding and acting with virtue.

  • Rene Descartes focused on the thinking self, arguing that thought precedes action and that self-awareness is crucial for understanding oneself.

Socio-Anthropological Perspective

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

  • Confucianism emphasizes recognizing one's role in society, and living in accordance with societal expectations, creating a balanced self in society.

  • 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.

  • 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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