Questions and Answers
What does Socrates mean by 'Know thyself'?
True wisdom comes from introspection and self-examination.
Hume believes that the self is an illusion.
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Which philosopher coined the phrase 'ghost in the machine'?
What does Augustine believe is necessary for self-fulfillment?
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What philosophical concept did Descartes propose?
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According to Kant, what comprises the Inner Self?
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Aristotle believed that the body and soul are inseparable.
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Match the philosophers with their views on the self:
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What is the central idea of Freud's concept of self?
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According to Locke, the self is a _____ blank.
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Study Notes
Philosophers on the Self
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Socrates:
- Advocated for self-knowledge with the maxim "Know thyself."
- Emphasized introspection and self-examination as paths to true wisdom.
- Viewed the self as immortal and integrated with the divine.
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Augustine:
- Linked self-fulfillment to God’s grace.
- Believed in the exploration of the self through spirituality.
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Hume:
- Observed the self as an illusion.
- Introduced the Bundle Theory: the self comprises a collection of perceptions, thoughts, and sensations.
- Coined the phrase "ghost in the machine" to describe the disconnection between mind and body.
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Plato:
- Presented the Tripartite Theory of the Soul, dividing it into rational, spirited, and appetitive parts.
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Descartes:
- Famous for the statement "I think, therefore I am," establishing thinking as proof of existence.
- Proposed dualism, asserting a distinction between mind and body.
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Kant:
- Differentiated between the Inner Self (emotions and rational intellect) and the Outer Self (physical and sensory experiences).
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Churchland:
- Suggested the self results from brain activity, independent of physical form.
- Advanced the field of neurophilosophy, merging neuroscience with philosophical inquiry on the mind.
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Aristotle:
- Argued that body and soul are inseparable and form a unified existence.
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Locke:
- Introduced the concept of Tabula Rasa, suggesting that the self is shaped by experiences and memories rather than innate ideas.
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Freud:
- Focused on the ego as the mediator between the id (instinctual drives) and the superego (moral conscience).
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Merleau-Ponty:
- Asserted that the self is influenced by the physical body and sensory experiences.
- Rejected dualism, promoting a holistic view of the self as interconnected with bodily existence.
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Explore the views of prominent philosophers like Socrates, Augustine, Hume, and Ryle on the concept of the self. This quiz delves into their unique perspectives, opening discussions on identity and existence. Challenge your understanding of philosophical ideas related to the self.
