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What is the primary function of the rational soul in Descartes' perspective?
What is the primary function of the rational soul in Descartes' perspective?
- To govern emotions
- To satisfy basic desires
- To oversee the affairs of the human person (correct)
- To manage bodily functions
Which of the following is NOT one of the three components of the soul as mentioned?
Which of the following is NOT one of the three components of the soul as mentioned?
- Rational soul
- Emotional soul (correct)
- Spirited soul
- Appetitive soul
In Kant's view, what is the role of the mind?
In Kant's view, what is the role of the mind?
- To suppress emotions
- To organize impressions from the external world (correct)
- To create experiences
- To determine innate knowledge
What does 'Cogito ergo sum' mean?
What does 'Cogito ergo sum' mean?
According to John Locke, what is the state of the human mind at birth?
According to John Locke, what is the state of the human mind at birth?
Which philosopher is recognized as the Father of Modern Philosophy?
Which philosopher is recognized as the Father of Modern Philosophy?
What aspect of the soul is primarily associated with emotions?
What aspect of the soul is primarily associated with emotions?
Which statement best reflects Descartes' claim about the self?
Which statement best reflects Descartes' claim about the self?
What does David Hume believe about knowledge?
What does David Hume believe about knowledge?
How does Gilbert Ryle view the concept of 'self'?
How does Gilbert Ryle view the concept of 'self'?
What specific categorization of experiences does Hume propose?
What specific categorization of experiences does Hume propose?
Maurice Merleau-Ponty challenges the mind-body dichotomy by suggesting what?
Maurice Merleau-Ponty challenges the mind-body dichotomy by suggesting what?
According to Hume, what is the nature of the self?
According to Hume, what is the nature of the self?
What philosophical position is David Hume associated with?
What philosophical position is David Hume associated with?
Which philosopher argued that the Cartesian problem is a misunderstanding?
Which philosopher argued that the Cartesian problem is a misunderstanding?
What did Hume indicate about a person's accountability for past behavior?
What did Hume indicate about a person's accountability for past behavior?
What is the primary basis for an individual’s understanding of self according to the Looking Glass Self theory?
What is the primary basis for an individual’s understanding of self according to the Looking Glass Self theory?
How does society influence the individual's sense of self?
How does society influence the individual's sense of self?
Which process is involved in the development of self according to the sociological perspective?
Which process is involved in the development of self according to the sociological perspective?
According to the content, the self is emphasized as being what in nature?
According to the content, the self is emphasized as being what in nature?
What does the Looking Glass Self theory suggest about the individual's role in social interactions?
What does the Looking Glass Self theory suggest about the individual's role in social interactions?
The term 'social construction' in the context of the self refers to what?
The term 'social construction' in the context of the self refers to what?
What is implied by the phrase 'mirrored from the judgments they receive' in relation to the self?
What is implied by the phrase 'mirrored from the judgments they receive' in relation to the self?
In the context of social interactions, what does the content suggest about how individuals respond to their perceived judgments from others?
In the context of social interactions, what does the content suggest about how individuals respond to their perceived judgments from others?
What is the primary role of family in a child's development?
What is the primary role of family in a child's development?
Which aspect of culture does NOT contribute to an individual's self-concept?
Which aspect of culture does NOT contribute to an individual's self-concept?
What is defined as a complex whole that includes various elements like knowledge, beliefs, and morals?
What is defined as a complex whole that includes various elements like knowledge, beliefs, and morals?
What term describes the interaction between a person's claimed identity and the identity attributed to them by others?
What term describes the interaction between a person's claimed identity and the identity attributed to them by others?
In the anthropological perspective, what does the egocentric view of self imply?
In the anthropological perspective, what does the egocentric view of self imply?
What does the term 'Illusion of Wholeness' refer to?
What does the term 'Illusion of Wholeness' refer to?
Which of the following is considered a non-material aspect of culture?
Which of the following is considered a non-material aspect of culture?
What is a significant marker for group identity in a society?
What is a significant marker for group identity in a society?
Which concept emphasizes the absence of an intrinsic self with enduring qualities?
Which concept emphasizes the absence of an intrinsic self with enduring qualities?
Which of the following elements is NOT a basic way a child learns values?
Which of the following elements is NOT a basic way a child learns values?
What does the concept of self-liberation emphasize?
What does the concept of self-liberation emphasize?
According to the teachings presented, which action is considered the noblest victory?
According to the teachings presented, which action is considered the noblest victory?
What is suggested as the highest state of self-realization?
What is suggested as the highest state of self-realization?
Which principle aligns with feeling oneself as an element of the divine?
Which principle aligns with feeling oneself as an element of the divine?
What does the circular view of the universe suggest about life?
What does the circular view of the universe suggest about life?
Which of the following is NOT a tenet of behavioral ethics as described?
Which of the following is NOT a tenet of behavioral ethics as described?
What does the phrase 'the most excellent Jihad is that for the conquest of self' imply?
What does the phrase 'the most excellent Jihad is that for the conquest of self' imply?
Which quote reflects the idea of self-conquest as a higher achievement than external victories?
Which quote reflects the idea of self-conquest as a higher achievement than external victories?
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Study Notes
Dual Nature of Man
- Humans possess a dual nature: body and soul.
- Three components of the soul:
- Rational soul: governs intellect and reason.
- Spirited soul: responsible for emotions, should be managed.
- Appetitive soul: related to desires and appetites.
Philosophical Perspectives on the Self
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Rene Descartes:
- Famous for "Cogito ergo sum" - asserts existence of self through thought.
- Views humans as composed of mind (cogito) and body (extension).
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Immanuel Kant:
- Proposes a structured mind that organizes sensory experiences, impacting understanding of self.
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John Locke:
- Introduces the concept of "tabula rasa" - the mind as a blank slate at birth; knowledge gained through experience.
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David Hume:
- Emphasizes empiricism, asserting that self is a collection of impressions and experiences in constant flux.
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Gilbert Ryle:
- Refutes the existence of a non-physical self; suggests "self" is a collective term for behaviors displayed.
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Maurice Merleau-Ponty:
- Argues against the mind-body separation, asserting their interconnection in understanding the self.
Sociological Theories of the Self
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Charles Cooley's Looking Glass Self:
- Self-concept arises from perception of how others view us; social interaction shapes our identity.
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Family Influence:
- Families are primary influencers in forming self-concept through early experiences and teachings.
Cultural Perspectives on the Self
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Material Culture:
- Comprises physical objects defining a culture and influencing behaviors and perceptions.
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Non-material Culture:
- Encompasses ideas, beliefs, values, and norms guiding cultural behaviors.
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Identity Struggles:
- Kevin Ewing’s concept, describing conflicts between personal claimed identity and external perceptions.
Concepts of Self
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Egocentric Self:
- Views self as an independent individual.
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Socio-centric Self:
- Rejects the notion of an enduring, intrinsic self; emphasizes social context in identity.
Rites of Passage
- Arnold Van Gennep's Phases:
- Cosmological unity.
- Journey towards eternal reality; life is cyclical.
- Self-liberation from false identity leads to true self-discovery.
Leadership Perspectives
- Emphasizes servant leadership: guiding from behind to empower others.
- Spiritual leadership values silence and support, illustrated through various quotes about personal conquest and self-discovery.
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