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According to John Locke, what is the key to understanding the self?
According to John Locke, what is the key to understanding the self?
- Conscious awareness and memory of previous experiences (correct)
- Social status and wealth
- Geographic location and family history
- Physical appearance and abilities
David Hume suggests that if people carefully examine their sense experience, they will discover that there is no:
David Hume suggests that if people carefully examine their sense experience, they will discover that there is no:
- Self (correct)
- Emotions
- Consciousness
- Sense of humor
What does David Hume consider people's experience to be?
What does David Hume consider people's experience to be?
- A bundle of different perceptions (correct)
- A direct reflection of one's physical appearance
- A singular, unchanging entity
- A manifestation of supernatural forces
In Kant's view, the self serves as an organizing principle for:
In Kant's view, the self serves as an organizing principle for:
What does John Locke believe constructs the self primarily according to the text?
What does John Locke believe constructs the self primarily according to the text?
Which philosopher emphasized the importance of conscious awareness in defining the self?
Which philosopher emphasized the importance of conscious awareness in defining the self?
According to Gilbert Ryle, what philosophical principle does he propose in relation to the human self?
According to Gilbert Ryle, what philosophical principle does he propose in relation to the human self?
Which philosopher advocates the idea of eliminative materialism, stating that the self is inseparable from the brain?
Which philosopher advocates the idea of eliminative materialism, stating that the self is inseparable from the brain?
Whose philosophy is centered on the concept that all knowledge about the self is derived from direct human experiences?
Whose philosophy is centered on the concept that all knowledge about the self is derived from direct human experiences?
What does the sociological perspective of the self, as discussed by Mead and Cooley, emphasize?
What does the sociological perspective of the self, as discussed by Mead and Cooley, emphasize?
According to Plato, what is the nature of the Self?
According to Plato, what is the nature of the Self?
What does Aristotle believe about the essence of the Self?
What does Aristotle believe about the essence of the Self?
Which philosopher introduces three kinds of soul including Vegetative, Sentient, and Rational?
Which philosopher introduces three kinds of soul including Vegetative, Sentient, and Rational?
What is Augustine's view on the physical body in relation to the Self?
What is Augustine's view on the physical body in relation to the Self?
Which philosopher is known for the phrase 'I think therefore I am'?
Which philosopher is known for the phrase 'I think therefore I am'?
According to Kant, what role does self play as an organizing principle?
According to Kant, what role does self play as an organizing principle?
