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What distinguishes man from the brutes according to the text?
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?
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?
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?
Which philosopher emphasized the unity of body and soul in man?
In Aristotle's philosophy, what does the soul constitute in man?
In Aristotle's philosophy, what does the soul constitute in man?
What quality ranks the rational soul highest among all kinds of souls?
What quality ranks the rational soul highest among all kinds of souls?
Who is responsible for the existence of evil?
Who is responsible for the existence of evil?
What is the main reason why man is lost from God according to the text?
What is the main reason why man is lost from God according to the text?
How can man reach perfection according to the text?
How can man reach perfection according to the text?
What does Augustine believe is required for man to be saved?
What does Augustine believe is required for man to be saved?
What makes man imperfect?
What makes man imperfect?
What does Augustine believe is the goal of every human person?
What does Augustine believe is the goal of every human person?
Who/what is the only entity that absolutely, of necessity, innately 'a priori' knows truth?
Who/what is the only entity that absolutely, of necessity, innately 'a priori' knows truth?
What does the text mention as a practical and pragmatic earthly reality function assumed by the self?
What does the text mention as a practical and pragmatic earthly reality function assumed by the self?
According to St. Augustine, what did he believe one must do in order to find God?
According to St. Augustine, what did he believe one must do in order to find God?
What is the main focus of St. Augustine's work as mentioned in the text?
What is the main focus of St. Augustine's work as mentioned in the text?
In the text, what does physical earthly reality lack that prevents it from knowing truth?
In the text, what does physical earthly reality lack that prevents it from knowing truth?
What does the text imply about the sense perceptions, impressions, and opinions of earthly reality?
What does the text imply about the sense perceptions, impressions, and opinions of earthly reality?
The apparatuses of the mind are responsible for _____.
The apparatuses of the mind are responsible for _____.
Immanuel Kant's concept of the Metaphysical Self does not have a basis in _____.
Immanuel Kant's concept of the Metaphysical Self does not have a basis in _____.
What does Immanuel Kant's concept of the INNER SELF include?
What does Immanuel Kant's concept of the INNER SELF include?
The OUTER SELF, according to Immanuel Kant, includes the _____.
The OUTER SELF, according to Immanuel Kant, includes the _____.
What did Immanuel Kant suggest would need to replace the role once played by religion in his time?
What did Immanuel Kant suggest would need to replace the role once played by religion in his time?
'Categorical imperative' is a famous concept associated with _______.
'Categorical imperative' is a famous concept associated with _______.
How does David Hume's approach differ from Immanuel Kant's?
How does David Hume's approach differ from Immanuel Kant's?
What does Kant believe is essential for defining who we really are?
What does Kant believe is essential for defining who we really are?
How does the text describe the process of defining a person according to Kant?
How does the text describe the process of defining a person according to Kant?
In the context of the text, why does Hume appreciate ordinary experience?
In the context of the text, why does Hume appreciate ordinary experience?
How does Hume suggest one should define oneself according to the text?
How does Hume suggest one should define oneself according to the text?
What aspect of human nature does Kant emphasize in his response to Hume?
What aspect of human nature does Kant emphasize in his response to Hume?
