18 Questions
What is the primary focus of Socrates' philosophy?
The moral aspect of human life
According to Plato, what is the origin of the soul?
The world of ideas
What is the relationship between knowledge and virtue according to Socrates?
Knowledge is equal to virtue
What is the primary goal of the self according to Socrates' philosophy?
To improve the quality of the soul
What is the nature of the self according to Plato's philosophy?
A rational substance consisting of body and soul
What is the purpose of examinations in life according to Socrates' philosophy?
To examine one's life to make it worth living
Who proposed that the self is a bundle of constant flux of impressions?
David Hume
What is the Id according to Sigmund Freud?
Animalistic nature, operates on pleasure and gratification principle
According to Immanuel Kant, what gives meaning to sensory impressions?
The rational element or the mind
According to Plato's tripartite of the soul, which part of the soul is associated with reason?
Head
Who reconciled the conflicting philosophies of rationalism and empiricism?
Immanuel Kant
In the Theocentric approach, what is considered primary?
God and faith in Him
What is the Superego according to Sigmund Freud?
Moral aspect, conscience, ego ideal
Which philosopher believed in the concept of substance, and divided it into infinite and finite substances?
Rene Descartes
What is the Self according to Immanuel Kant?
A product of the mind
What is the famous phrase coined by Rene Descartes?
I think, therefore, I am
According to John Locke, what is the source of authentic knowledge of reality?
Sensory experience
Which philosopher wrote 'The City of God' and 'The City of the World'?
St. Augustine
Explore the concept of the self in Greek philosophy, where the self is seen as a body-soul compound. Learn about the role of reason and the pursuit of wisdom. Discover how the self is formed and the importance of nurturing the rational soul.
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