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Plotinus and St. Augustine's Philosophy of Self

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What is the locus of all emotions according to the text?

Superego

Ego (correct)

Conscious mind

Which part of the psyche operates under the MORALITY PRINCIPLE?

Conscious mind

Superego (correct)

Ego

Who defined the self as 'the way people behave'?

Jung

Freud

Churchland

Ryle (correct)

What is the primary focus in defining the self, as per the text?

Observable behavior Signup and view all the answers

What is the philosophical statement associated with Descartes?

Cogito Ergo Sum Signup and view all the answers

According to Descartes, what is the self?

An immortal, conscious being independent of the physical laws of the universe Signup and view all the answers

What did Descartes emphasize as the origin of knowledge?

Reasoning ability Signup and view all the answers

In Descartes' view, what is the nature of the physical body?

A mortal and non-thinking entity governed by physical laws Signup and view all the answers

According to St. Augustine, what is the relationship between the body and the soul?

The body is considered a 'slave' to the soul Signup and view all the answers

What influenced St. Augustine's definition of the self?

Plotinus' ideas Signup and view all the answers

What did St. Augustine believe was the virtuous way of life?

To live a virtuous life is to live in love, as all sins result from turning away from love and God Signup and view all the answers

How did Augustine transform Plato's vision of immortal souls striving for union with the eternal realm?

Into immortal souls striving to achieve union with God through faith and reason Signup and view all the answers