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Who among the philosophers mentioned in the text believed that there is no 'self'?
Who among the philosophers mentioned in the text believed that there is no 'self'?
- Immanuel Kant
- David Hume (correct)
- Sigmund Freud
- John Locke
Which philosopher believed that the soul is immortal?
Which philosopher believed that the soul is immortal?
- Augustine
- Socrates (correct)
- Plato
- Rene Descartes
Which philosopher believed that the self is consciousness?
Which philosopher believed that the self is consciousness?
- Sigmund Freud
- Rene Descartes
- John Locke (correct)
- Gilbert Ryle
Who among the philosophers mentioned in the text believed that the self is the brain?
Who among the philosophers mentioned in the text believed that the self is the brain?
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Which philosopher believed that the self is embodied subjectivity?
Which philosopher believed that the self is embodied subjectivity?
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Philosophers and Their Views on the Self
- Some philosophers argue against the concept of an inherent 'self,' suggesting that personal identity is an illusion or a construct.
- A notable philosopher posits the immortality of the soul, presenting the idea that the soul exists beyond physical death and continues in some form.
- Another philosopher asserts that consciousness itself constitutes the 'self,' arguing that awareness and experience define personal identity.
- One philosopher claims that the 'self' is synonymous with the brain, emphasizing the neurological and biological basis of identity and existence.
- There is a perspective that views the 'self' as embodied subjectivity, indicating that identity emerges from one's physical existence and lived experiences.
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