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According to Daniel Kahneman, what is the self composed of?
Who described the self as a bundle of impressions?
Who stated 'I think therefore I am' as a proof of the existence of the self?
According to John Locke, what are the keys to understanding the self?
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Who is considered the founding father of modern behavioral economics?
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According to Rene Descartes, what is the proof of the existence of the self?
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What are the two categories into which experiences can be categorized according to David Hume?
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Who is considered the founding father of modern behavioral economics?
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According to Daniel Kahneman, what does his work influence?
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What is the tripartite composition of the self?
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Study Notes
The Self According to Philosophers and Economists
- The self is composed of two systems: the experiencing self and the remembering self, according to Daniel Kahneman.
- The self can be described as a bundle of impressions, as stated by David Hume.
- Rene Descartes proved the existence of the self through the statement "I think therefore I am".
- The keys to understanding the self, according to John Locke, are consciousness and personal identity.
- Daniel Kahneman is considered the founding father of modern behavioral economics.
- The existence of the self is proved by the fact that we can think, as stated by Rene Descartes.
- Experiences can be categorized into two categories: impressions and ideas, according to David Hume.
- Daniel Kahneman's work influences the study of behavioral economics and decision-making.
- The tripartite composition of the self consists of the id, ego, and superego, which are the three structures of the psyche.
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Test your understanding of the tripartite composition of the self with this quiz! Explore concepts from philosophers like Descartes and Locke, and discover how conscious awareness and memory play a role in defining the self.
