Understanding Self Q1 (PHILOSOPHICAL PERSPECTIVE OF THE SELF)

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According to Socrates, what is the significance of self-knowledge?

It is irrelevant to leading a happy and meaningful life.

It has no impact on an individual's capabilities or potential.

It guarantees a life free from any kind of difficulty or hardship.

It enables an individual to cope with life's difficulties and be the best version of themselves. (correct)

What does Socrates' statement 'I know that I am intelligent because I know that I know nothing' emphasize?

Knowledge is unattainable due to inherent human ignorance.

Possession of knowledge is virtuous while ignorance is vice.

Intelligence is the key to acquiring knowledge and virtue.

Humility is essential for acquiring knowledge and wisdom. (correct)

According to Plato, what constitutes the ultimate reality?

Imperfect representation of perfect forms

Mortal human body

Eternal and abstract universal existence of things (correct)

Experience in the world

What does Plato's concept of 'soul' imply about its relationship with the body?

The soul preexisted the body and is what makes the body alive. Signup and view all the answers

What did Socrates mean when he said 'Unexamined life is not worth living'?

Life without self-knowledge and reflection has no value. Signup and view all the answers

What does Socrates' statement 'Know thyself' imply about the pursuit of self-knowledge?

'Know thyself' suggests that understanding oneself leads to personal fulfillment. Signup and view all the answers

What is the basis of reality?

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Who said 'I think therefore, I am'?

Rene Descartes Signup and view all the answers

What is the entity according to the text that allows meaningful thinking about temporal continuity?

Memory Signup and view all the answers

What is described as the objects of the intellect?

IDEAS Signup and view all the answers

Which philosopher is associated with the concept of self-discovery through introspection?

St. Augustine Signup and view all the answers

What is considered as the superiority of humans?

Consciousness Signup and view all the answers

What does Rene Descartes doubt, according to the text?

'Anything we can sense can be doubted.' Signup and view all the answers

What is considered as an unnecessary trait leading to existential crisis?

'Irrelevant questions about the existence and purpose of life.' Signup and view all the answers

What does Rene Descartes declare as 'excessive pride' according to the text?

'HUBRIS - excessive pride' Signup and view all the answers

Understanding Self Q1 (PHILOSOPHICAL PERSPECTIVE OF THE SELF)

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