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Who is known for the philosophical statement 'The unexamined life is not worth living'?
Who is known for the philosophical statement 'The unexamined life is not worth living'?
- St. Augustine
- Aristotle
- Socrates (correct)
- Plato
Which ancient philosopher emphasized the importance of self-knowledge as a practical task in life?
Which ancient philosopher emphasized the importance of self-knowledge as a practical task in life?
- Socrates
- St. Augustine
- Aristotle
- Plato (correct)
Who believed that the essence of knowledge is self-knowledge?
Who believed that the essence of knowledge is self-knowledge?
- St. Augustine
- Aristotle
- Socrates
- Plato (correct)
Who taught Aristotle and had an Academy in Athens?
Who taught Aristotle and had an Academy in Athens?
Who is known for the philosophical statement 'The goal of life is to know thyself and to improve our souls through virtuous living'?
Who is known for the philosophical statement 'The goal of life is to know thyself and to improve our souls through virtuous living'?
Which philosopher believed that self-control is equivalent to knowing oneself?
Which philosopher believed that self-control is equivalent to knowing oneself?
According to Augustine of Hippo, why is the heart restless?
According to Augustine of Hippo, why is the heart restless?
What did René Descartes conclude was open to doubt?
What did René Descartes conclude was open to doubt?
Which concept did John Locke contribute to philosophy?
Which concept did John Locke contribute to philosophy?
What did Augustine define as the self?
What did Augustine define as the self?
What is Cartesian dualism?
What is Cartesian dualism?
'Cogito ergo sum' is associated with which philosopher?
'Cogito ergo sum' is associated with which philosopher?
What are the three mental processes involved in determining the in-group and out-group according to Henri Tajfel and John Turner's Social Identity Theory?
What are the three mental processes involved in determining the in-group and out-group according to Henri Tajfel and John Turner's Social Identity Theory?
Which aspect characterizes individualism based on the text?
Which aspect characterizes individualism based on the text?
What is the fundamental difference between individualistic and collectivistic cultures?
What is the fundamental difference between individualistic and collectivistic cultures?
Which of the following traits is NOT associated with individualism as per the text?
Which of the following traits is NOT associated with individualism as per the text?
How does Western self-concept differ from its eastern counterparts based on the text?
How does Western self-concept differ from its eastern counterparts based on the text?
Which of the following statements is true about self-image?
Which of the following statements is true about self-image?
What is the main focus of Western culture according to the text?
What is the main focus of Western culture according to the text?
How does Eastern perspective differ from Western thought?
How does Eastern perspective differ from Western thought?
What is a common trait of collectivist cultures mentioned in the text?
What is a common trait of collectivist cultures mentioned in the text?
In terms of self-evaluation, what do Asians tend to focus on?
In terms of self-evaluation, what do Asians tend to focus on?
What distinguishes Western culture from Asian culture according to the text?
What distinguishes Western culture from Asian culture according to the text?
What is a common issue faced by people in individualist cultures according to the text?
What is a common issue faced by people in individualist cultures according to the text?
According to Kant, what is the self individuated as?
According to Kant, what is the self individuated as?
In Kant's discussion on phenomena and noumena, what happens to concepts without corresponding intuition?
In Kant's discussion on phenomena and noumena, what happens to concepts without corresponding intuition?
What is a limit of our cognition regarding ourselves?
What is a limit of our cognition regarding ourselves?
What does Wittgenstein claim about the self or subject?
What does Wittgenstein claim about the self or subject?
How does Kant describe the relationship between empirical intuitions and concepts?
How does Kant describe the relationship between empirical intuitions and concepts?
What is the relationship between the thinking 'I' and 'Am' according to Kant?
What is the relationship between the thinking 'I' and 'Am' according to Kant?
