What are the philosophical theories of the self according to various philosophers?
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The text is discussing philosophical theories of the self, including the views of various philosophers on identity, self-understanding, and the mind-body relationship. It aims to provide insights into how self-understanding is important and how different philosophical concepts contribute to our understanding of the self.
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Theories of the self: Aristotle's body+soul, Descartes' thinking thing, narrative, bundle, social construct.
Philosophical theories of the self include Aristotle's view of the self as body and soul, Descartes' self as a thinking thing, the narrative theory, the bundle theory, and the self as a social construct.
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Philosophical theories of the self include Aristotle's view of the self as body and soul, Descartes' self as a thinking thing, the narrative theory, the bundle theory, and the self as a social construct.
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Different philosophers have approached the concept of self in varied ways. Aristotle saw self as inseparable components of body and soul. Descartes emphasized thinking as the essence of self. Theories such as the bundle theory and the narrative view highlight self as a collection of experiences or stories.
Sources
- Philosophy of self - en.wikipedia.org
- 12 Philosophers | PDF | Philosophy Of Self | Soul - Scribd - scribd.com
- Philosophical Perspective of The Self - Scribd - scribd.com
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