Self in Philosophy and Sociology

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What is the new vision of the Philippines in the ASEAN region by 2030?

To be a globally recognized University in the ASEAN region by 2030

To be a leading State Unity in the ASEAN region by 2030

To be a leading State University in the ASEAN region by 2030 (correct)

To be a leading university in the ASEAN region by 2030 (correct)

What aspect does the new PBE mission emphasize for the Philippine University?

Participative development (correct)

Sustainability

Innovative technology

International partnerships

Which philosopher is associated with the idea that the self arises from the activities of the brain, diminishing the importance of the traditional concept of a three-part soul?

Aristotle

Maurice Merleau-Ponty (correct)

Immanuel Kant

Plato

Which philosopher discussed the self as a unity of the mind and the senses?

Aristotle Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best reflects deconstructivism's view on meaning?

Meaning is determined by denotative and connotative interpretation. Signup and view all the answers

Who argues that the true self is fundamentally the soul, and that without the brain, there is no self?

Plato Signup and view all the answers

What is Gilbert Ryle's view on the mind in relation to the body?

There is no substance of mind; self is not defined by desires. Signup and view all the answers

According to the philosophy of Alternative Nuclearism, the self is composed of which two parts?

A physical being and the soul Signup and view all the answers

What is the concept that states the soul is the true self while the physical body serves as an instrument?

Descartes's Dualism Signup and view all the answers

Which philosopher proposed that the mind is a substance separated from the person?

Rene Descartes Signup and view all the answers

Which of these does not align with the driving philosophy behind self-identity as a comprehensive construct?

The self consists solely of physical bodily experiences. Signup and view all the answers

Socrates, Plato, and St. Augustine believed the self results from what type of engagement?

The dialogue of reality Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes a fundamental aspect of philosophy according to Gilbert Ryle?

The self is not reducible to abstract thought or will. Signup and view all the answers

The self as an essence of a person's being reflects what type of relationship?

Interaction with the physical and environment Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best encapsulates Socratic philosophy regarding understanding the self?

Knowledge arises from personal experiences and interactions. Signup and view all the answers

Which philosophical viewpoint suggests the soul and body are interconnected yet distinct entities?

Dualism Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

The Self in Philosophy and Sociology

The new PBE mission, vision, and tagline are to be relevant. The tagline envisions the university as a university capable of realizing the multifaceted dynamics of the new era and the new normal, where the Philippine University will play a crucial role by being a strategic partner in the development of its constituents.
The new vision of the Philippines in the ASEAN region by 2030 is to be a leading state university in the region.
The Filipino philosopher Gilbert Ryle identified the philosophical suppose and believes that the mind is not essentially distinct from the body, and that there is no substance of mind.
Rene Descartes believes the mind is a person, but it is also a substance being separated from but not ever ceasing to be him.
Maurice Merleau-Ponty believes that that the self is a product of dynamic graphic myth activities of the brain, which reduces the impact of a three-part soul and emphasizes that a person is also an embodied subject.
Plato, Aristotle, and St. Augustine believe that the self is a result of all of the data available to us. Their discussions on the subject are the dialogue of reality and the dialogue on the individual’s reality. The human experience occurs in the form of the dialogue of reality. What we consider our knowledge is a result of our own personal experiences and interactions with others.
The self is the essence of a person's being, and it is the product of the interaction between the physical body and the environment.
The philosophy of Alternative Nuclearism, all Christians in understanding the Self is composed of two parts: a physical brain and the soul.
Socrates, Plato, and St. Augustine believe that the true self is not the physical body but rather the soul. If the brain is gone, there is no self. The statement that the soul is the true self and the physical body is the instrument that the soul uses for its acts is called: The Soul
The soul is the source of the will, the desire, the thoughts.
Socrates is known for the phrase "Know thyself" or "Know you are part of the world."
Plato believes that there is a three-part soul with a moral, cognitive, and physical component.

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Explore the concepts of self in the perspectives of key philosophers like Gilbert Ryle, Rene Descartes, and Maurice Merleau-Ponty. This quiz delves into how these thinkers conceptualize the mind-body relationship and the nature of the self in a philosophical and sociological context. Test your understanding of the dynamics that shape identity in contemporary thought.