Philosophy: Thomas Aquinas, Descartes, and Locke

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According to Socrates, what did he believe was the worst thing that could happen to anyone?

Living without examining life (correct)

Living without achieving material success

Living without experiencing true happiness

Living a meaningless life

In Socrates' dualism, which component of the self was considered perfect and permanent?

Material aspect

Body

Immaterial/immortal aspect

Soul (correct)

According to Plato, which part of the self is in charge of emotions?

Body

Appetitive Soul

Spirited Soul (correct)

Rational Soul

Which philosopher believed that the self is composed of the body, soul, and spirit?

St. Augustine Signup and view all the answers

What did St. Augustine consider as the inner part of the self?

Mind, emotions, and will Signup and view all the answers

In Socrates' philosophy, what is the core idea behind 'an unexamined life is not worth living'?

Reflection and introspection are essential for a meaningful life Signup and view all the answers

According to Merleau-Ponty, what does he believe about the mind-body relationship?

They are intertwined and cannot be separated. Signup and view all the answers

Which philosopher believed that the self is only a bundle of constantly changing perceptions?

Hume Signup and view all the answers

According to Descartes, what is the nature of the self?

The self is consciousness. Signup and view all the answers

What did Locke believe about the nature of the self?

The self is consciousness. Signup and view all the answers

According to Ryle, how does he define the self?

The self is the way people behave. Signup and view all the answers

What did Kant believe about the nature of the self?

The self is a unifying object. Signup and view all the answers

According to Thomas Aquinas, what does matter refer to?

The common stuff that makes up everything in the universe Signup and view all the answers

What does John Locke believe the human mind is at birth?

A blank slate Signup and view all the answers

According to David Hume, what is the self?

Simply a bundle or collection of different perceptions Signup and view all the answers

Emmanuel Kant suggested that our consciousness is formed by which two selves?

Inner and outer self Signup and view all the answers

What is one way Gilbert Ryle defines the self?

The way people behave Signup and view all the answers

What concept is associated with Descartes' famous statement 'Cogito ergo sum'?

I think therefore I am Signup and view all the answers

What does the text define as the self?

A person's essential being that distinguishes them from others Signup and view all the answers

According to Stevens (1996), how does the self differ from others?

No two persons are exactly alike in biological, psychological, and social aspects Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT a component of the self according to the text?

Similarity to other selves Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to understand the self?

To differentiate oneself from others Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the objectives of the lesson mentioned in the text?

Compare and contrast philosophical perspectives on the self Signup and view all the answers

How does the text suggest individuals can better understand themselves?

By analyzing philosophical perspectives on the self Signup and view all the answers