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How does David Hume describe the self?

  • A unity of identity and perception
  • A bundle of perceptions and sensations (correct)
  • An imaginative construct based on societal norms
  • A fixed entity shaped by experiences

    • What does Gilbert Ryle assert about the nature of the self?

  • The self exists independently of behavior
  • The self is eternal and unchanging
  • The self is identified through behavioral patterns (correct)
  • The self is a product of religious beliefs

    • According to Paul and Patricia Churchland, what is inseparable from the self?

  • The cognitive mind
  • The physical brain (correct)
  • The social environment
  • The emotional experiences

    • What does Maurice Merleau-Ponty mean by 'embodied subjectivity'?

    <p>All knowledge stems from subjective experience</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Immanuel Kant believes the self plays what role in our experiences?

    <p>It constructs and organizes thoughts and perceptions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the sociological perspective suggest about the self?

    <p>The self is influenced by social contexts and interactions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does modernization affect the concept of the self, according to the provided content?

    <p>It creates a delocalized self in search of identity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which issue is associated with the delocalization of the self in modern society?

    <p>Alienation from self-created images</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'philosophy' literally mean?

    <p>Love for wisdom</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of Socrates' philosophy?

    <p>Knowing oneself</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Plato, a follower of truth and wisdom will:

    <p>Always act morally and ethically</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which philosopher suggested that the soul is the essence of a person?

    <p>Aristotle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What concept is associated with René Descartes?

    <p>I think therefore I am</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did John Locke mean by 'tabula rasa'?

    <p>The mind is a blank slate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does St. Augustine emphasize in his philosophy concerning the body and soul?

    <p>The soul defines the self</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What method did Socrates develop to foster self-knowledge?

    <p>The Socratic method</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does dehumanization of self refer to?

    <p>Depriving a person’s positive human qualities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Nietzsche, how is the self defined?

    <p>As the sum of individual actions, thoughts, and feelings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key aspect of the post-modern view of the self?

    <p>Self is a narrative shaped by experiences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the self created according to the social construct view?

    <p>Created through the socialization process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Nietzsche suggest about transforming the self?

    <p>Self-transformation is akin to creating art</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do memories play in self-creation?

    <p>Memories are significant in forming one's identity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Mead, the conception of self emerges from what?

    <p>Social interactions with others</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What concept does 'struggling with cultural hassles' relate to in self-creation?

    <p>Owning and adjusting the recreated self</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the 'Me' in the concept of self?

    <p>It organizes the attitudes and expectations of others.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what stage do children start to mimic those around them, according to Mead's stages of development?

    <p>Preparatory Self</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component of self emphasizes an individual's interaction with societal attitudes?

    <p>The 'I' self</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does enculturation refer to?

    <p>The transmission of culture from one generation to the next.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which perspective highlights the significance of genes in cultural development?

    <p>Anthropological Perspective</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In William James' distinction of self, what does the 'I' self refer to?

    <p>The self that understands and reflects on being.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which age range corresponds to the Game Stage of self-development according to Mead?

    <p>7 to 12 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of self-awareness allows individuals to assume responsibility for their conduct?

    <p>Self-awareness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component of the self-concept represents an individual's perception of who they want to be?

    <p>Ideal self</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Carl Rogers emphasize as the driving force behind human behavior?

    <p>Self-actualization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of Freud's personality theory is characterized as being present from birth and operating on the pleasure principle?

    <p>The id</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is global self-esteem primarily defined?

    <p>General feelings about oneself</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which principle does the ego operate on?

    <p>Reality principle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what age does the superego typically begin to emerge?

    <p>Around age five</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of self-esteem is determined by temporary feelings linked to specific situations?

    <p>State self-esteem</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of the superego in Freud's model?

    <p>To represent societal norms and morals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Philosophy of Self

    • Philosophy derives from Greek words "Philo" (love) and "Sophia" (wisdom), referring to the pursuit of knowledge and rational inquiry regarding human existence and the world.

    Key Philosophers and Their Views

    • Socrates: First martyr of education; emphasized "know thyself." Stressed happiness as life's goal and used introspection for self-understanding through the Socratic method.
    • Plato: Socrates' student; aligned with knowing oneself leads to moral behavior and truth.
    • Aristotle: Viewed body and soul as unified; defined the soul as the essence of the self.
    • St. Augustine: United Plato's ideas with Christianity; stated "I am doubting, therefore I am" and saw the soul as defining the individual.
    • Rene Descartes: Formulated "I think, therefore I am," asserting self-conscious thought as proof of existence and identity.
    • John Locke: Believed the self is conscious and formed from experiences; introduced the idea of the mind as "tabula rasa."
    • David Hume: Proposed there is no self, suggesting that identity is merely a collection of experiences and perceptions.
    • Gilbert Ryle: Defined the self through behavior; encapsulated in "I act, therefore I am."
    • Paul and Patricia Churchland: Argued the brain constitutes the self, dismissing the existence of the mind as a separate entity.
    • Maurice Merleau-Ponty: Emphasized subjectivity in self-awareness, indicating the self cannot be fully objectified.
    • Immanuel Kant: Claiming we construct the self, posited that it organizes perceptions to create a coherent reality.

    Sociological Perspective of Self

    • Self-concept is influenced by social settings; it cannot be developed in isolation.
    • Modernization produces a delocalized self, leading to unique identity searches and potential alienation.
    • Clifford Geertz: Asserted modern identity struggles are crucial and intrinsically linked to societal contexts.
    • Proposed solutions include dismantling repressive structures that obscure self-awareness.

    Self as Friction & Postmodern Views

    • Frederick Nietzsche: Characterized the self as a metaphor for individual actions and representations of abstract concepts.
    • The self is dynamic, akin to a narrative encompassing both written and unwritten stories, including digital identities created online.

    Mead’s Theory of Self

    • George Herbert Mead: Defined the self as emerging through social interaction, consisting of "I" (individual response) and "Me" (social perceptions).
    • Three Stages of Development:
      • Preparatory Self: Mimicking behavior (0-2 years)
      • Play Stage: Role-playing (2-6 years)
      • Game Stage: Following rules in interactions.

    Anthropological Perspective of Self

    • Anthropology examines the self from various cultural, historical, and biological angles, reinforcing that culture significantly impacts individual identity formation.

    Psychological Perspective of Self

    • The self is framed as a cognitive construction reflecting personal experiences and identity.
    • William James: Differentiated "I" (self-awareness) and "Me" (empirical self), further divided into material, social, and spiritual selves.
    • Carl Rogers: Emphasized the self as flexible, developing through interactions with others. His self-concept consists of self-image, ideal self, and self-esteem.
    • Sigmund Freud: Introduced the structural model of personality:
      • Id: Primitive urges, guided by the pleasure principle.
      • Ego: Balances desires with reality.
      • Superego: Emerges with social norms and ethics around age five.

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