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What term describes the 'thingness' of a thing in Pre-Socratic philosophy?
What term describes the 'thingness' of a thing in Pre-Socratic philosophy?
- Essence (correct)
- Substance
- Form
- Existence
According to the Vitalistic View, what is the role of the soul?
According to the Vitalistic View, what is the role of the soul?
- It is a cultural construct without real existence.
- It serves no purpose in defining a self.
- It is merely a physical phenomenon.
- It is the source of consciousness and essence of life. (correct)
Democritus is best associated with which view regarding the essence of living things?
Democritus is best associated with which view regarding the essence of living things?
- Dualistic View
- Mechanistic View (correct)
- Vitalistic View
- Holistic View
In the Mechanistic View put forth by Democritus, what is said to explain the activities of living things?
In the Mechanistic View put forth by Democritus, what is said to explain the activities of living things?
What distinguishes the Vitalistic View from the Mechanistic View?
What distinguishes the Vitalistic View from the Mechanistic View?
For Ancient Greeks, which term is associated with the collective name for the functions of the soul?
For Ancient Greeks, which term is associated with the collective name for the functions of the soul?
What philosophical perspective holds that objects require a 'prime mover' to explain their actions?
What philosophical perspective holds that objects require a 'prime mover' to explain their actions?
Which philosopher is primarily associated with the idea that all things are animated and living?
Which philosopher is primarily associated with the idea that all things are animated and living?
What does John Locke emphasize as essential in acquiring knowledge?
What does John Locke emphasize as essential in acquiring knowledge?
According to David Hume, what is the conclusion one reaches after examining sense experiences?
According to David Hume, what is the conclusion one reaches after examining sense experiences?
What key concept does John Locke relate to psychological continuity?
What key concept does John Locke relate to psychological continuity?
How does Immanuel Kant view the organization of sensory experiences?
How does Immanuel Kant view the organization of sensory experiences?
What is a significant contribution of Sigmund Freud in the realm of psychology?
What is a significant contribution of Sigmund Freud in the realm of psychology?
What is the significance of self-reflection according to Socrates?
What is the significance of self-reflection according to Socrates?
How does Plato differentiate between Forms and Phenomenon?
How does Plato differentiate between Forms and Phenomenon?
What does Aristotle's theory of Hylomorphism assert?
What does Aristotle's theory of Hylomorphism assert?
Which aspect of the soul is associated with reason according to Aristotle?
Which aspect of the soul is associated with reason according to Aristotle?
What is the main assertion of Neoplatonism as linked to Plotinus?
What is the main assertion of Neoplatonism as linked to Plotinus?
According to Aristotle, which type of soul is applicable to plants?
According to Aristotle, which type of soul is applicable to plants?
Which statement reflects a core belief of Socrates regarding self-examination?
Which statement reflects a core belief of Socrates regarding self-examination?
Which philosophy asserts that knowledge is already within the self, and can be understood through reason?
Which philosophy asserts that knowledge is already within the self, and can be understood through reason?
What is the relationship between the soul and the body according to Augustine?
What is the relationship between the soul and the body according to Augustine?
What does Augustine identify as a main barrier for the soul in unifying with God?
What does Augustine identify as a main barrier for the soul in unifying with God?
According to St. Thomas Aquinas, what happens to the soul after death?
According to St. Thomas Aquinas, what happens to the soul after death?
How does St. Thomas Aquinas view the body in relation to the soul?
How does St. Thomas Aquinas view the body in relation to the soul?
What is one of the main philosophical contributions of René Descartes?
What is one of the main philosophical contributions of René Descartes?
In the context of Augustine's thoughts, what activity of the soul involves deep meditation?
In the context of Augustine's thoughts, what activity of the soul involves deep meditation?
According to Descartes, what is essential for personal identity?
According to Descartes, what is essential for personal identity?
What does reflection involve as described in the activities of the soul?
What does reflection involve as described in the activities of the soul?
What aspect of the mind is primarily focused on thoughts and feelings that dominate the self but are inaccessible to consciousness?
What aspect of the mind is primarily focused on thoughts and feelings that dominate the self but are inaccessible to consciousness?
Which structure of personality operates on the pleasure principle and represents raw instincts and desires?
Which structure of personality operates on the pleasure principle and represents raw instincts and desires?
What is the role of the ego in personality according to Freud?
What is the role of the ego in personality according to Freud?
How does Kurt Goldstein view the relationship between the mind and body?
How does Kurt Goldstein view the relationship between the mind and body?
What does the superego represent in Freud's structure of personality?
What does the superego represent in Freud's structure of personality?
What does the preconscious contain?
What does the preconscious contain?
In Freud's model, how are an individual's actions determined?
In Freud's model, how are an individual's actions determined?
What is a key belief of Goldstein regarding individuals from the beginning of their lives?
What is a key belief of Goldstein regarding individuals from the beginning of their lives?
Study Notes
Pre-Socratic Era
- Thales of Miletus believed in the vitalistic view - life is the core component of a thing’s essence.
- Democritus was a proponent of the mechanistic view - physical characteristics of matter are more than enough to explain the characteristics of living things.
Classical Philosophers
- Socrates - the mind could look within itself to obtain knowledge.
- Plato - the world is composed of forms, eternal essences, and phenomena, constantly changing physical characteristics.
- Aristotle - everything that lives is a composite of form and matter.
- Rational Psyche - humans' capacity for reason
- Sensitive Psyche - animals' locomotion and perception
- Nutritive Psyche - plants' basic nourishment and reproduction
Neoplatonism
- Plotinus - the soul is a prisoner of the body, and the body and soul are united but not necessarily combined.
- St. Augustine - the soul is given primacy over the body and must free itself from the body's desires to achieve unity with God.
Synthesis of Faith and Reason
- St. Thomas Aquinas - all living things possess a body and soul, and the soul continues to exist after death, finding a new body.
Modern Philosophy
- Rene Descartes - consciousness is the key to personal identity, and one cannot gain personal identity without consciousness.
- John Locke - understanding the self begins with understanding what it means to be human.
- David Hume - after examining sense experience, one arrives at the conclusion of the absence of the self.
- Immanuel Kant - the mind constantly works to organize and put to order a coherent meaning to information perceived by senses.
Sigmund Freud and the Unconscious
- Freud defined the mind as a tripartite structure:
- Conscious - everything perceived in awareness
- Unconscious - things not in awareness at any given moment
- Preconscious - not in awareness as of the moment but can be easily retrieved
- Freud proposed the three structures of personality:
- Id - raw instincts, urges, desires, operating on the pleasure principle.
- Ego - seat of consciousness, able to communicate with the external world.
- Superego - representative of society in the mind, holding morals and values, striving for perfection.
Organismic/ Holistic View
- Kurt Goldstein - the mind and body are not distinct or separated, and the organism is a unified whole.
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Dive into the foundations of Western philosophy from the Pre-Socratics to Neoplatonism. Explore the ideas of great thinkers like Thales, Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle, and their contributions to the understanding of life, knowledge, and the nature of the soul. Test your grasp of these philosophical concepts through this engaging quiz.
