The Philosophy of Self

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According to Socrates, what is the value of examining one's life?

  • To be content with the simple things in life
  • To embrace adversity
  • To strive for wisdom and perfection (correct)
  • To find pleasure in life

According to Plato, what are the three parts of the soul/self?

  • Apathy, pleasure, simplicity
  • Wisdom, perfection, balance
  • Reason, Physical appetite, spirit/passion (correct)
  • Matter, form, completion

According to Aristotle, how does the self/mind develop?

  • Through maximizing pleasure and minimizing pain
  • Through being content with the simple things in life
  • Through experiences (correct)
  • Through embracing adversity

Which philosophical perspective advocates for embracing adversity and indifference to pleasure?

<p>Stoicism (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which philosophical perspective believes that pleasure is the only good in life and our goal should be to maximize pleasure and minimize pain?

<p>Hedonism (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the Ancient Triumvirate, which philosopher believed that the soul strives for wisdom and perfection?

<p>Socrates (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Plato, which part of the soul/self is associated with physical appetite?

<p>Physical appetite (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Aristotle, how is the self/mind developed?

<p>Through experiences (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which philosophical perspective during the Ancient Triumvirate believed in embracing adversity and indifference to pleasure?

<p>Stoicism (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the Medieval Philosophy, what was the focus of Theo-centrism?

<p>Being content with simple things in life (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Socratic Philosophy

  • Examining one's life is essential for self-awareness and personal growth; it encourages individuals to question their beliefs and actions.

Platonic Theory of the Soul

  • Plato categorizes the soul into three parts:
    • Rational: Seeks truth and knowledge.
    • Spirited: Associated with emotions like courage and ambition.
    • Appetitive: Governs physical desires and appetites.

Aristotelian Development of the Self

  • Aristotle posits that the self/mind develops through experience and education, emphasizing the importance of habit formation in moral character.

Stoicism

  • Stoicism advocates for embracing adversity and maintaining indifference to pleasure; promotes resilience in face of life's challenges.

Hedonism

  • Hedonism claims pleasure is the highest good, urging individuals to maximize pleasure and minimize pain for a fulfilling life.

Philosophical Beliefs of the Ancient Triumvirate

  • According to the Ancient Triumvirate, Plato believed the soul strives for wisdom and perfection, emphasizing the pursuit of higher ideals.

Appetitive Part of the Soul

  • In Platonic thought, the appetitive part of the soul is linked to physical needs and desires, often seen as needing control by the rational part.

Development of Self in Aristotelian Philosophy

  • Aristotle describes the development of the self/mind as a process reliant on personal experiences and acquisition of virtues through practice.

Stoicism in the Ancient Triumvirate

  • Stoicism, embraced during the Ancient Triumvirate, emphasizes accepting hardship and maintaining emotional equanimity in pursuit of virtue.

Focus of Medieval Philosophy

  • Medieval philosophy centered on Theo-centrism, prioritizing God as the fundamental source of knowledge, existence, and moral frameworks.

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