Philosophical View of the Self Chapter 1 Objectives

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What is the primary reason for understanding the self?

To explore different areas of knowledge

To discover the ultimate causes of everything (correct)

To examine oneself against various views of the self

To compare and contrast different philosophical schools

What did Socrates emphasize as key aspects of the human self?

Physical appearance and material possessions

The power of reason, self-identity, and potential for growth (correct)

Survival of the fittest and competition

Conformity to societal norms and regulations

In Socrates' view, which of the following best describes the physical realm?

Unchanging, eternal, and immortal

Consists of dichotomous realms

Represents the ideal state of existence

Imperfect and transient (correct)

What is Philosophy's main distinction from scientific investigation according to the text?

Philosophy delves into ultimate causes beyond scientific inquiry Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of conscious awareness and memory for understanding the self?

They are essential keys to understanding the self. Signup and view all the answers

According to Sigmund Freud, which part of the self contains basic instinctual drives and thoughts considered socially taboo?

Unconscious self Signup and view all the answers

What does John Locke propose about the human mind at birth?

It is a blank slate waiting to be written on by sense experiences. Signup and view all the answers

Which philosopher emphasized that the self is best understood as a pattern of behavior and the tendency to behave in certain ways in specific circumstances?

Gilbert Ryle Signup and view all the answers

How does David Hume's view on self differ from John Locke's?

Hume views the self as a collection of perceptions, while Locke sees it as connected to conscious awareness. Signup and view all the answers

According to Paul Churchland, what concept asserts that the self is inseparable from the brain and body physiology?

Eliminative materialism Signup and view all the answers

What is the key difference between impressions and ideas according to David Hume?

Impressions are vivid sensations, while ideas are fainter copies of impressions. Signup and view all the answers

Which theorist proposed that the mind expresses the entire system of thoughts, emotions, and actions that constitute the human self?

Gilbert Ryle Signup and view all the answers

Philosophical View of the Self Chapter 1 Objectives

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