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What is the self as a thinking entity also known as?
What is the self as a thinking entity also known as?
What is the self as a physical body governed by according to the text?
What is the self as a physical body governed by according to the text?
What concept is associated with the human mind at birth in the text?
What concept is associated with the human mind at birth in the text?
What is the primary source for constructing the self?
What is the primary source for constructing the self?
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What is emphasized as the key to understanding the self according to the text?
What is emphasized as the key to understanding the self according to the text?
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Which process, mentioned in the text, helps one to reach accurate conclusions about the self?
Which process, mentioned in the text, helps one to reach accurate conclusions about the self?
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The self is considered a regulative principle because it:
The self is considered a regulative principle because it:
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Which philosopher believes the self is inseparable from the brain and physiology of the body?
Which philosopher believes the self is inseparable from the brain and physiology of the body?
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According to Maurice Merleau-Ponty, all knowledge about the self is based on:
According to Maurice Merleau-Ponty, all knowledge about the self is based on:
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Which province of mind is associated with the 'Morality Principle'?
Which province of mind is associated with the 'Morality Principle'?
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The British philosopher views the self as:
The British philosopher views the self as:
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What principle does the 'Ego' correspond to in the provinces of mind?
What principle does the 'Ego' correspond to in the provinces of mind?
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According to Plato, which world is regarded as real and permanent?
According to Plato, which world is regarded as real and permanent?
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In Plato's Theory of Forms, what is the World of Sense considered to be?
In Plato's Theory of Forms, what is the World of Sense considered to be?
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According to Plato, what is the essence of all living things?
According to Plato, what is the essence of all living things?
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What distinguishes humans from other living things according to Plato?
What distinguishes humans from other living things according to Plato?
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In Plato's classification, which type of soul includes sensual desires and emotions?
In Plato's classification, which type of soul includes sensual desires and emotions?
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What is considered part of the rational soul according to Plato?
What is considered part of the rational soul according to Plato?
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What does Descartes consider as the keystone of his concept of self?
What does Descartes consider as the keystone of his concept of self?
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What does Descartes believe about doubting one's own existence?
What does Descartes believe about doubting one's own existence?
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According to Descartes, how can one arrive at knowledge?
According to Descartes, how can one arrive at knowledge?
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What does Descartes believe governs and defines a man?
What does Descartes believe governs and defines a man?
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What does Descartes consider as the proof of self-existence?
What does Descartes consider as the proof of self-existence?
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What is the fundamental concept developed by Descartes regarding the human person?
What is the fundamental concept developed by Descartes regarding the human person?
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According to Descartes, what is proof that there is a self?
According to Descartes, what is proof that there is a self?
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What did Locke consider as the keys to understanding the self?
What did Locke consider as the keys to understanding the self?
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According to Aristotle, what is the rational nature of the self aimed at?
According to Aristotle, what is the rational nature of the self aimed at?
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How does Socrates view the relationship between the self and the soul?
How does Socrates view the relationship between the self and the soul?
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What does Hume believe is responsible for the idea of personal identity?
What does Hume believe is responsible for the idea of personal identity?
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How does St. Augustine view the body's relationship with the soul?
How does St. Augustine view the body's relationship with the soul?
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