Philosophy: Kant's Idea of Self

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What distinguishes man from the brutes according to the text?

Physical strength and agility

Ability to control appetite and self-assertion through reason (correct)

Instinctual behavior and survival skills

Emotional intelligence and empathy

According to Aristotle, what happens to the soul when the body dies?

The soul continues to exist independently

The soul dies with the body (correct)

The soul becomes part of the world of Forms

The soul transforms into a different entity

What did Plato devote himself to, according to the text?

Developing advanced technology

Conquering new territories

Exploring the physical realm

Enhancing humanity's fulfillment (correct)

Which philosopher emphasized the unity of body and soul in man?

Aristotle Signup and view all the answers

In Aristotle's philosophy, what does the soul constitute in man?

Form to the body Signup and view all the answers

What quality ranks the rational soul highest among all kinds of souls?

Ability to think, reason, and will Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for the existence of evil?

Man Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason why man is lost from God according to the text?

His freewill Signup and view all the answers

How can man reach perfection according to the text?

By living in virtue Signup and view all the answers

What does Augustine believe is required for man to be saved?

Grace and mercy of God Signup and view all the answers

What makes man imperfect?

His freewill Signup and view all the answers

What does Augustine believe is the goal of every human person?

To attain communion with the Divine Signup and view all the answers

Who/what is the only entity that absolutely, of necessity, innately 'a priori' knows truth?

Human Mind Life (soul) Signup and view all the answers

What does the text mention as a practical and pragmatic earthly reality function assumed by the self?

Sense experience lacking conscious awareness Signup and view all the answers

According to St. Augustine, what did he believe one must do in order to find God?

Find oneself first Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of St. Augustine's work as mentioned in the text?

Mending relationships with God Signup and view all the answers

In the text, what does physical earthly reality lack that prevents it from knowing truth?

Conscious awareness of self/soul Signup and view all the answers

What does the text imply about the sense perceptions, impressions, and opinions of earthly reality?

They prevent physical earthly reality from knowing truth Signup and view all the answers

The apparatuses of the mind are responsible for _____.

Personality and intelligence Signup and view all the answers

Immanuel Kant's concept of the Metaphysical Self does not have a basis in _____.

Reality Signup and view all the answers

What does Immanuel Kant's concept of the INNER SELF include?

Rational reasoning and psychological state Signup and view all the answers

The OUTER SELF, according to Immanuel Kant, includes the _____.

Body and physical mind where representation occurs Signup and view all the answers

What did Immanuel Kant suggest would need to replace the role once played by religion in his time?

'Philosophy' Signup and view all the answers

'Categorical imperative' is a famous concept associated with _______.

Immanuel Kant Signup and view all the answers

How does David Hume's approach differ from Immanuel Kant's?

Hume focuses on defining a person based on inner emotions, while Kant emphasizes the synthesis of experiences. Signup and view all the answers

What does Kant believe is essential for defining who we really are?

A certain level of consciousness using intuition Signup and view all the answers

How does the text describe the process of defining a person according to Kant?

By synthesizing experiences, impressions, and perceptions Signup and view all the answers

In the context of the text, why does Hume appreciate ordinary experience?

To capture the changing nature of human impressions Signup and view all the answers

How does Hume suggest one should define oneself according to the text?

Through a synthesis of experiences and consciousness Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of human nature does Kant emphasize in his response to Hume?

The dynamic nature of impressions and perceptions Signup and view all the answers