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**UNIT 1: [THE SELF FROM VARIOUS PERSPECTIVES]**   1. **Intended Learning Outcomes** a. Explain why it is essential to understand the self; b. Describe and discuss the different notions of the self from the points -- of - view of the various philosophers across time...

**UNIT 1: [THE SELF FROM VARIOUS PERSPECTIVES]**   1. **Intended Learning Outcomes** a. Explain why it is essential to understand the self; b. Describe and discuss the different notions of the self from the points -- of - view of the various philosophers across time and place; c. Compare and contrast how the self has been represented in different philosophical schools; d. Examine one's self against the different views of self that were discussed in class. 1. **Introduction** We might have been overwhelmed by the new environment that we are in today being in collage. There are so many things to adjust in a big university. The systems sometimes are in completely different from what we were used to in Senior High School. Intellectual discourses, academic requirements, course demands and healthy competitions are presents in all corners of the campus. There are also institutional systems that are sometimes totally new to us. Added to the new challenging pressures brought about by the academic systems are the pilings of so many questions that we unconsciously hang on the air because it's either we do not have the answer or we are absolutely confused by our answers. We start to realize the importance of relationship. We question the authority of our parents and teachers. We want to achieve a lot but do a little. We want to explore countless applications with technology. We want to tell the world about something very important but we feel so powerless to do so. We thought we have so much at home but we realize that we are just ordinary as anyone else in school. All these confusions bring about existential questions that we may want to explore. In this lesson, we shall once and for all get in touch with ourselves. Let us go back to those hanging questions that we almost wanted to forget. We will spend time to reflect on the issues that we think are important to us. And to aid us in this endeavor, we will seek the wisdom of Philosophers like Socrates, Plato, Augustine, Descartes, Locke, Hume, Kant, Freud, Ryle, Churchland and Merleau-Ponty. They have all braved to answer the question "Who am I?" way ahead of us. We learn with them as we also attempt to answer this same question. - - - The **mind**, however, is what Plato considers as the most superior of all the elements. He refers to this element as the *nous* which means conscious awareness of the self. The *nous* is the super power that controls the affairs of the self. It decides, analyses, thinks ahead, proposes what is best, and rationally controls both the appetitive and spirited elements of the psyche. 1.2.2 - - **ASSESSMENT** 1. **Textual analysis. Explain each of the following passages.** a. Compare and contrast the elements of the mind according to Plato and the life of St. Augustine. b. Differentiate the concepts of the self-according to Descartes and that of Locke. c. For Hume, what is it that makes "your" perceptions inaccessible to "me" and vice versa? d. What were some of the criticism that have been brought against Freud and psychoanalysis? 2. **Key terms. List some terminologies associated with each philosopher. Briefly define or describe each term.** -- -- -- -- -- -- **OUTPUT PLANS** **3 Activities/Outputs for \"The Self from Various Perspectives\". Just choose one.** **[Activity 1: Self-Portrait Collage]** - Materials: Magazines, newspapers, scissors, glue, poster board - Instructions: 1. Collect images from magazines and newspapers that represent different aspects of yourself, such as your interests, hobbies, values, and goals. 2. Arrange the images on a poster board to create a collage that visually represents your self-concept. 3. Write a short reflection about the images you chose and what they say about your self-perception. **[Activity 2: Interview with a Mentor]** - Materials: Interview questions, recording device (optional) - Instructions: 1. Choose a mentor or someone you admire who has a positive influence on your life. 2. Prepare a list of questions about their self-concept, values, and experiences. 3. Conduct the interview, either in person or virtually. 4. Reflect on the insights you gained from the interview and how they relate to your own self-perception. **[Activity 3: Journaling Exercise: The Ideal Self]** - Materials: Journal or notebook - Instructions: 1. Imagine your ideal self, the person you aspire to be. 2. Write about the qualities, characteristics, and goals that define your ideal self. 3. Reflect on the gap between your current self and your ideal self. 4. Set specific goals to work towards becoming your ideal self.