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

  • It helps a person understand reality
  • It helps a person achieve genuine happiness
  • It helps a person become virtuous (correct)
  • It helps a person acquire knowledge

According to Plato, what is the difference between the self and the soul?

  • The self and the soul are both physical and temporary
  • The self is physical and temporary, while the soul is ideal and eternal (correct)
  • The self and the soul are synonymous
  • The self is ideal and eternal, while the soul is physical and temporary

What are the two realms according to Plato?

  • Spiritual realm and physical realm
  • Imperfect realm and perfect realm
  • Rational realm and emotional realm
  • Physical realm and ideal realm (correct)

Which part of the tripartite soul is responsible for seeking truth and being swayed by facts and arguments?

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

How can genuine happiness be achieved?

<p>By acquiring knowledge and understanding reality (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To become virtuous and know one's values (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of philosophy?

<p>Exploring the existence of man (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Plato, what is the difference between the self and the soul?

<p>The self is physical, while the soul is ideal (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the two realms according to Plato?

<p>Changeable and unchanging realms (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the tripartite soul is responsible for desires that enable us to live?

<p>Appetitive/physical desires part (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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