Understanding Self and the Brain Quiz

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Which discipline seeks to provide answers to the difficult question 'What is the Self?'

Chemistry

Literature

Psychology (correct)

Physics

One of the learning outcomes of the module is to compare and contrast how the self has been represented across different disciplinal perspectives. Which concept emphasizes that the self is a bundle of perceptions and experiences?

David Hume's philosophy (correct)

Divine law

Skepticism

Moral philosophy

In Module 2.2, which perspective of the self is explored?

Biological Perspective

Astronomical Perspective

Geographical Perspective

Sociological Perspective (correct)

What is one of the key questions raised about the self?

'Does the self exist?' Signup and view all the answers

Which philosopher is associated with skepticism regarding the existence of a continuous and enduring self?

David Hume Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the expected outcomes at the end of Module 2.1?

Describing concepts of self from various philosophers' perspectives Signup and view all the answers

What does the author believe is deeply rooted in intellect and leads to happiness?

Moral virtue Signup and view all the answers

Where can true happiness be found?

In God or a Supreme Being Signup and view all the answers

Who among the philosophers would likely agree with the belief in an inner self and an outer self?

David Hume Signup and view all the answers

What is the view that there is no self, only a bundle of perceptions known as?

Bundle theory of self Signup and view all the answers

Based on the text, what does our mind need to understand the self?

The external world Signup and view all the answers

Which concept defines us according to our consciousness rather than our body or soul?

Bundle theory of self Signup and view all the answers

Which philosopher views the mind as a category mistake?

Ryle Signup and view all the answers

Which philosopher's standpoint suggests that a fully matured neuroscience will eliminate the need for beliefs since they are not real?

Churchland Signup and view all the answers

Who among the philosophers stated that 'We are our bodies'?

Merleau-Ponty Signup and view all the answers

In understanding the self, which philosopher would most likely advocate for the importance of rational reasoning and psychological states?

Descartes Signup and view all the answers

Who among the philosophers suggests that the mind is not the seat of self and that it is not separate from our physical body?