Philosophy Development Concepts Quiz

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What role does imitation play in the preparatory stage of a child's development?

It allows children to create original thoughts.

It enables children to develop independent play strategies.

It serves as a foundation for communication and understanding the world. (correct)

It helps develop physical skills necessary for games.

During the game stage, how does a child learn about social relationships?

By obeying the rules in games and responding to multiple social cues. (correct)

By engaging in solitary play.

Through direct confrontation with peers.

By observing adults in various social contexts.

What best describes 'self-image' in the context of a person's development?

The ability to accurately assess one's own impact on society.

A detailed understanding of self based solely on personal beliefs.

An objective reflection on one's abilities without external influence.

A complete perception of oneself based on the perspectives of others. (correct)

According to Bandura's Social Cognitive Theory, what primarily influences the formation of an individual's identity?

The reinforcement and encouragement from social interactions. Signup and view all the answers

What concept is primarily illustrated by Karl Marx's Theory of Self-Estrangement?

The alienation experienced when a person is disconnected from their labor and essence. Signup and view all the answers

How did Thales conceptualize the universe?

As made up of water. Signup and view all the answers

What does the Socratic method emphasize?

Engaging in dialogue through questioning. Signup and view all the answers

According to Socrates, what is the greatest detriment to life?

Living in ignorance. Signup and view all the answers

What concept did Plato associate with ethical living?

Pursuing truth and wisdom. Signup and view all the answers

Which philosopher believed that the self comprises both body and soul?

Socrates. Signup and view all the answers

What representation of the universe is associated with Parmenides?

A singular, unchanging reality. Signup and view all the answers

Which component of the SOUL is associated with desires and urges?

Appetitive Signup and view all the answers

What force did Heraclitus attribute to the universe?

Chaos and change. Signup and view all the answers

What was Democritus' view of the universe?

It consisted of indivisible atoms. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main idea of John Locke's philosophy on self?

The self is constructed through experiences and perceptions. Signup and view all the answers

According to Descartes, what two elements define the existence and sense of self?

Cogito and Extensa Signup and view all the answers

Which philosopher stated, 'There is no self' and viewed it as a bundle of impressions?

David Hume Signup and view all the answers

What does Immanuel Kant believe is essential for understanding the notion of self?

Transcendental apperception Signup and view all the answers

How does Sigmund Freud categorize the different constructs of personality?

Id, ego, and superego Signup and view all the answers

What does Thomas Aquinas identify as the essence of a human being?

Matter and form Signup and view all the answers

Which philosopher's famous statement is 'Cogito ergo sum'?

René Descartes Signup and view all the answers

What role does the superego play in one's personality?

It upholds justice and moral standards. Signup and view all the answers

How does the ego function within the structure of personality?

It acts as a mediator between the id and superego. Signup and view all the answers

According to Gilbert Ryle, how should the self be understood?

Through thoughts and emotions that are observable behavior. Signup and view all the answers

What does the unconscious level of consciousness primarily contain?

Childhood memories that are deeply stored. Signup and view all the answers

How did Paul Churchland define the self?

By the movement of the brain's internal functions. Signup and view all the answers

In George Herbert Mead's perspective, what primarily shapes the self?

Social interactions and perceived experiences. Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of the pre-conscious level of consciousness?

Memories are easily accessible. Signup and view all the answers

What relationship do body and mind hold according to Maurice Merleau-Ponty?

They are intertwined and reflect existence. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Chapter 1: The Self From Various Philosophical Perspectives

Learning outcomes include discussing different representations and conceptualizations of the self from various disciplinary perspectives.
Examining the different influences, factors, and forces that shape the self.
Comparing and contrasting how the self has been represented across different disciplines and perspectives.
Demonstrating critical and reflective thought in analyzing the development of one's self and identity by developing a theory of the self.

Lesson 1: Philosophy

Philosophy is considered the "mother of all sciences."
It's a study of acquiring knowledge through rational thinking and inquiry.
It aims to answer questions regarding the nature and existence of man and the world.

Pre-Socratic Philosophers

Thales believed the universe was made of water.
Pythagoras proposed Earth was composed of four elements (earth, water, fire, and air).
Parmenides argued the universe is in a constant balance; things can exist or not-this is constant.
Heraclitus suggested the world is governed by law-like elements, symbolized by fire.
Democritus theorized the universe was composed of tiny indivisible objects.

Philosophers: Socrates

Socrates famously said, "The unexamined life is not worth living."
He used the Socratic method, asking questions to uncover knowledge.
Socrates believed the worst for someone is to live but die inside.
A person's acceptance of ignorance is the beginning of knowledge and knowledge is a virtue.
The self is composed of a physical and ideal realm.
Self is immortal and unified throughout time.
Man is composed of body and soul.

Philosophers: Plato

Plato considered a person who follows truth and wisdom as correct, moral, and ethical.
Plato proposed three components of the soul: appetitive, spirited, and rational.
He argued that a just and virtuous person is one in which the ideal state is achieved.

Philosophers: St. Augustine

He believed man is bifurcated, with one part in the world (imperfect body) and another yearning for the Divine (immortal soul).

Philosophers: Rene Descartes

Descartes is known for "Cogito ergo sum" ("I think, therefore I am").
He believed that questioning is part of existence (body and mind).
A person has a mind (cogito) and body (extenza).
The self is a thinking thing.

Philosophers: John Locke

Locke's theory of Tabula Rasa suggests experiences and perceptions sculpt the person's development.
Locke viewed the self as consciousness.

Philosophers: David Hume

Hume argued that there is no self; self is a bundle of impressions.
Impressions are basic objects of sensations while ideas are copies of impressions.
Self is a fictional concept to unify mental events.

Philosophers: Immanuel Kant

Kant believed the mind organizes impressions, actively synthesizing knowledge.
He posited transcendental apperception as the essential element of consciousness, providing a basis for understanding self.

Philosophers: Thomas Aquinas

Aquinas proposed that man is composed of matter and form.
Matter is common stuff while form is the essence of a substance or thing.

Philosophers: Sigmund Freud

Freud, the father of psychoanalysis, believed current personality is a product of past experiences (pleasure vs. pain).
He introduced the id (pleasure-driven), ego (mediator), and superego (moral compass) as components of personality.

Levels of Consciousness

Consciousness is the surface level of memories, easily accessed.
Pre-consciousness contains memories readily accessible.
Unconsciousness is where deeply stored childhood memories reside.

Philosophers: Gilbert Ryle

Ryle argued self is the behavior presented by a person, not a discernible entity.
The self shows itself through actions, emotions, etc.

Philosophers: Paul Churchland

Churchland links self to brain activity.
Self-identification improves with brain interactions.

Philosophers: Maurice Merleau-Ponty

Merleau-Ponty posited that the mind and body are intertwined.
The self is emergent from the person's interactions with the world.

General Information on the Self

The self as a unified concept linked to consciousness, awareness, and agency (sometimes using rational choice).
The relationship between the self and the external world.

Lesson 2: Sociology

Sociology is the study of society and social relations, institutions, and structure.
It involves studying the relationship between the "socius / companion" and "logos / logic" or study.

Sociology and the Self

Recent studies show men and women actively shape their self-growth and development.
George Herbert Mead's Symbolic Interactionism Perspective posits that the perceived experiences and definitions of situations shape how people react.
Social interactions create the evolving self.

George Herbert Mead's Stages of Self-Development

Preparatory Stage: The child imitates others.
Play Stage: The child assumes various roles and perspectives.
Game Stage: The child understands multiple social relationships and obeys rules.

Generalized Others

Generalized others are the societal norms, laws, beliefs and values.
Self-evaluation is aided by recognizing generalized others.

Other Sociologists' Insights

Mead's concept of the "I" and "Me" where "I" is how one sees oneself, and "Me" is how others perceive oneself.
Albert Bandura's Social Cognitive theory posits identity is a learned response to social stimuli.
Rewards and encouragement shape attitudes and behaviour.
Self-efficacy is people's beliefs in their ability.
Karl Marx's alienation theory examines how forced work leads to estrangement.

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Test your understanding of key concepts related to child development and philosophical theories. This quiz explores topics from imitation in child development to the philosophical views of self by figures such as Socrates and Plato. Dive deep into the interplay between psychology and philosophy.