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What does Socrates believe is essential for achieving human excellence?
What does Socrates believe is essential for achieving human excellence?
- To attain wealth and power
- To conform to societal norms
- To follow religious teachings
- To question oneself (correct)
According to Plato, what governs the ability to achieve genuine happiness?
According to Plato, what governs the ability to achieve genuine happiness?
- Following societal expectations
- Emotional intelligence
- Physical desires and appetites
- Control of reason over spirit and appetites (correct)
How does Aristotle define the relationship between body and soul?
How does Aristotle define the relationship between body and soul?
- They are the same and cannot exist independently (correct)
- They are two separate and independent elements
- The body controls the functions of the soul
- The body is a vessel for the soul that outlives it
What type of soul does Aristotle associate with growth and basic life functions?
What type of soul does Aristotle associate with growth and basic life functions?
What is St. Augustine's position on the soul?
What is St. Augustine's position on the soul?
What is the role of the Rational Soul according to Plato?
What is the role of the Rational Soul according to Plato?
What method did Socrates develop to promote self-knowledge?
What method did Socrates develop to promote self-knowledge?
Which type of soul does Aristotle attribute to emotions and feelings?
Which type of soul does Aristotle attribute to emotions and feelings?
What is the answer to the riddle that states, 'The more of this there is, the less you see'?
What is the answer to the riddle that states, 'The more of this there is, the less you see'?
What does the phrase 'know thyself' imply in the context of self-understanding?
What does the phrase 'know thyself' imply in the context of self-understanding?
Which of the following inventions allows you to see directly through a wall?
Which of the following inventions allows you to see directly through a wall?
Which philosophical term combines the words for 'love' and 'wisdom'?
Which philosophical term combines the words for 'love' and 'wisdom'?
According to philosophical discourse, why do people study philosophy?
According to philosophical discourse, why do people study philosophy?
In the riddle, 'If you’re running in a race and you pass the person in second place, what place are you in?' what is the correct answer?
In the riddle, 'If you’re running in a race and you pass the person in second place, what place are you in?' what is the correct answer?
What does the notion of the self encompass according to different philosophers?
What does the notion of the self encompass according to different philosophers?
What riddle describes something that is 'light as a feather,' yet can’t be held for five minutes?
What riddle describes something that is 'light as a feather,' yet can’t be held for five minutes?
According to Immanuel Kant, what enables the self to organize and synthesize thoughts and perceptions?
According to Immanuel Kant, what enables the self to organize and synthesize thoughts and perceptions?
Which of the following represents Freud's concept of the unconscious?
Which of the following represents Freud's concept of the unconscious?
What aspect of the self does Paul Churchland focus on?
What aspect of the self does Paul Churchland focus on?
Freud's three levels of the mind do NOT include which of the following?
Freud's three levels of the mind do NOT include which of the following?
What does Gilbert Ryle argue about the self?
What does Gilbert Ryle argue about the self?
Maurice Merleau-Ponty views the body as significant because:
Maurice Merleau-Ponty views the body as significant because:
Which component of Freud's model represents moral judgments?
Which component of Freud's model represents moral judgments?
What consequence does Freud suggest if one does not explore the unconscious?
What consequence does Freud suggest if one does not explore the unconscious?
What is meant by the concept that the self is a product of society?
What is meant by the concept that the self is a product of society?
Which sociological term refers to the process through which individuals learn and establish their self-identity?
Which sociological term refers to the process through which individuals learn and establish their self-identity?
According to Jiddu Krishnamurti, how is self-knowledge attained?
According to Jiddu Krishnamurti, how is self-knowledge attained?
What does Charles Horton Cooley's 'Looking-Glass Self' emphasize?
What does Charles Horton Cooley's 'Looking-Glass Self' emphasize?
Which of the following best describes the sociological perspective on the self?
Which of the following best describes the sociological perspective on the self?
Which of the following statements is true about the relationship between society and self?
Which of the following statements is true about the relationship between society and self?
What is a key component of understanding the self according to sociological principles?
What is a key component of understanding the self according to sociological principles?
Which aspect of sociology is highlighted by the definition of sociology as 'reasoned speech about companionship'?
Which aspect of sociology is highlighted by the definition of sociology as 'reasoned speech about companionship'?
What is the primary focus of the imagination stage in the development of the looking-glass self?
What is the primary focus of the imagination stage in the development of the looking-glass self?
In the context of social self theory, what does the 'Me' represent?
In the context of social self theory, what does the 'Me' represent?
How can someone's perception that others judge them unfavorably impact their self-concept?
How can someone's perception that others judge them unfavorably impact their self-concept?
What role do significant others play in the development of the self according to social self theory?
What role do significant others play in the development of the self according to social self theory?
What does role-taking involve in the context of developing a sense of self?
What does role-taking involve in the context of developing a sense of self?
Which aspect of the self is described as the spontaneous element that acts without considering social consequences?
Which aspect of the self is described as the spontaneous element that acts without considering social consequences?
What do generalized others refer to in Mead's social self theory?
What do generalized others refer to in Mead's social self theory?
What is the result of perceiving a negative judgment from others during the interpretation stage?
What is the result of perceiving a negative judgment from others during the interpretation stage?
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Study Notes
Understanding the Self: Overview
- Prayer expresses gratitude for guidance and learning at school.
- Series of riddles illustrating aspects of understanding and perception of self.
- Emphasizes the importance of understanding oneself for personal growth.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the value of understanding the self.
- Discuss various philosophical views on the self across time and cultures.
- Compare representations of the self in different philosophical schools.
Philosophy Definition
- Origin: Greek roots “Philia” (love) and “Sophia” (wisdom).
- Academic discipline studying the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence.
Socratic Philosophy
- Socrates emphasized self-examination: "An unexamined life is not worth living."
- Introduced the Socratic Method for introspection.
- Believed the soul is perfect; the body is imperfect.
Platonic Philosophy
- Plato posited that the self is an immortal soul with two parts: body and soul.
- Introduced three types of soul: Rational (intellect), Spirited (emotions), Appetitive (basic needs).
- Advocated for happiness through reason controlling spirit and appetites.
Aristotelian Philosophy
- Aristotle viewed soul and body as interconnected, with the soul's essence within the body.
- Identified three kinds of soul: Vegetative (growth), Sentient (emotions), Rational (thinking).
- Rational nature defines humanity and leads to fulfillment.
St. Augustine's Philosophy
- Emphasized knowledge of oneself through knowledge of God.
- Believed in the soul's immortality as the essence of self.
Kant's Philosophy
- Proposed that the self constructs experience through rationality, organizing perceptions and thoughts.
- Distinguished between internal thoughts and external experiences.
Freudian Perspective
- Freud described the self as multilayered with three levels of mind: Conscious, Preconscious, Unconscious.
- Identified three provinces: Id (desires), Ego (conscious self), Superego (moral conscious).
- Suggested exploration of unconscious to avoid psychological issues.
Ryle and Churchland's Perspectives
- Gilbert Ryle proposed that self is defined by behavior patterns rather than a separate mind.
- Paul Churchland stated that the brain is the essence of self, dismissing the existence of an imaginary mind.
Merleau-Ponty's Philosophy
- Advocated for embodied subjectivity, emphasizing the role of the body in forming the subjective self.
- Asserted that knowledge arises from subjective experiences rather than objective definitions.
Sociology and the Self
- Sociology analyzes the self as a product of social interaction and relationships.
- Cooley's "Looking-Glass Self" concept: develops self-image based on how others perceive us.
The Looking-Glass Self Process
- Involves three stages: Imagination (how we appear to others), Interpretation (how we judge their perceptions), Self-Feeling (forming our self-concept based on feedback).
Mead's Social Self Theory
- "I" represents the active, spontaneous self while "Me" embodies internalized societal expectations.
- Role-taking develops understanding of self by perceiving how others perceive us.
- Significant others influence immediate self-concept, while generalized others reflect societal norms.
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