12 Questions
Which philosopher believed in an immortal soul surviving the physical body?
Socrates
Which philosopher introduced a three-part soul/self consisting of Reason, Physical Appetite, and Spirit or passion?
Plato
Who is credited with coining the term 'philosophy'?
Pythagoras
Which philosopher viewed the soul as a set of defining features, not separate from the body?
Aristotle
Which philosopher emphasized an examined life with purpose and value?
Socrates
Who introduced the Theory of Forms, distinguishing between the World of Forms and the World of sense?
Plato
According to John Locke, how is personal identity constructed?
From conscious awareness and memory
Which philosopher believed that the self consists of a thinking entity with two dimensions, a thinking self, and a physical body?
Rene Descartes
What did Immanuel Kant believe about the self's role in organizing thoughts and perceptions?
The self actively organizes and synthesizes thoughts
How did David Hume view personal identity?
As a bundle of perceptions with no fixed self
What concept is encapsulated by Descartes's statement 'I think, therefore I am'?
'Cogito, ergo sum' - the essence of the self
In what way did St. Augustine believe humankind was created in the image and likeness of God?
In terms of physical and mental capabilities
Explore the origins of philosophy with the Greek term 'philo sophia' meaning 'love of wisdom'. Delve into the study of fundamental problems such as existence, knowledge, values, reason, mind, and language. Learn about the methods used in philosophical inquiry including questioning, critical discussion, rational argument, and systematic presentation, focusing on the influential figure of Socrates.
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