11 Questions
According to Descartes, what is the essence of self?
A thinking thing
What must one have in order to attain the best decisions in life, as per Descartes?
A healthy mind
What did Descartes attribute to the bad and wrong things happening in the world?
Misusing of the mind
What is the function of the mind?
Analyzes and reasons
How did Descartes define the self's existence?
Through thinking
According to Socrates, what is the essence of the human person?
Thinking and willing
What is the main difference between the rational soul and the spirited soul based on the text?
The spirited soul enables cognitive functions
What did Socrates emphasize as necessary to attain a good life?
Being wise and virtuous
How does Socrates define the soul in relation to Christianity?
As the intellectual and moral personality of the human person
What enables us to experience joy, happiness, sadness, and anger according to the text?
Spirited Soul
What does Socrates suggest we need to take care of in order to attain a good life?
Our minds and cognitive functions
Explore the teachings and philosophies of various philosophers like Saint Augustine, Socrates, Plato, and more. Understand the concept of dichotomous realms such as the physical realm (body) and the ideal realm (soul) presented by these thinkers.
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