18 Questions
According to St. Augustine, in the Medieval Philosophy context, what is the primary goal for a person?
Achieving balance between head, heart, and stomach
What did St. Augustine believe should be in charge to ensure the soul works best?
The reason
What etymological origins does the word Philosophy have?
'Philein' which means love and 'Sophia' which means wisdom.
According to Plato, what happens at the moment of death?
The physical body and soul separate.
What does Philosophy involve according to its etymological definition?
Love and friendship for wisdom.
Which philosopher has a Dualistic View of the Self, involving a material and immaterial component?
St. Augustine
What does St. Augustine believe about the human existence in the world?
It is temporary and imperfect
According to Plato, the body is considered as a ______ of the true self.
Replica
'An unexamined life is not worth living' is a famous quote attributed to which philosopher in reference to the Self in Modern Philosophy?
Socrates
Which philosopher is famous for the Theory of Tripartite Soul?
Plato
According to Plato, which part of a human being is susceptible to change and corruption?
Body
How did St. Augustine view a good person in terms of the soul and reason?
A good person has a balanced soul with reason at the helm
What did Socrates claim about an unexamined life?
It is not worth living.
What did St. Augustine contemplate going beyond in terms of body and soul?
The body with the world
How did Kant view the body-soul relationship?
The body imprisons the soul, limiting its freedom
What concept did St. Augustine share with St. Thomas Aquinas regarding dualism?
Believing in the unity of body and soul
In what way does St. Augustine describe human beings in relation to the world?
As temporary beings in an eternal world
What does Plato suggest is necessary for the liberation of the soul from bodily sensations?
Contemplation of universal ideas
Explore the contrasting beliefs of Plato, Kant, and John Locke on the nature of the self, knowledge, and the soul's relationship to the body. Delve into concepts like Rationalism, Contemplation, Tripartite Self, and Universal Ideas.
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