The Philosophy of Self PDF
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Virgil G. Enriquez
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This presentation explores the concept of self from various perspectives, including Eastern and Western philosophies. It delves into the idea of the self as an interconnected entity, highlighting the shared inner self (Kapwa) in Filipino philosophy. The presentation also discusses different theories of self in various historical and philosophical contexts.
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THE PHILOSOPHY OF SELF UNDERSTANDING THE SELF PRESENTATION BY GROUP 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS The Self from The Western 01 Various Perspectives 03 Philosophy of Self The Eastern 02 Philosophy of Self 04 Sikolohiyang Pilipino 01 03 05 01 -...
THE PHILOSOPHY OF SELF UNDERSTANDING THE SELF PRESENTATION BY GROUP 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS The Self from The Western 01 Various Perspectives 03 Philosophy of Self The Eastern 02 Philosophy of Self 04 Sikolohiyang Pilipino 01 03 05 01 - Refers to one's knowledge and understanding of one's own learning’s, characters, motivations and capabilities. 02 - Defined as an independent and self-determined action of one person. 03 - Refers to the inner self. It is maintaining a person as a separate or self-contained individual. It focuses on internal attributes of our abilities, natural intelligence not acquired one. 04 - The particular characteristics of the self that determines individual's uniqueness among others. 05 - A mental picture of an individual and is quite resistant to change through time regarding one's abilities, personality, and role. Eastern philosophy believes that "the self" composed of each person's personal identity, consciousness, and core philosophies, is an illusion. Hindu indigenous believes that the self is made up of two aspects: "Atman" and "Brahman." ATMAN (self-soul) meaning "essence, breath or soul" or the "real self." It is considered by Hinduism as eternal; imperishable, beyond times. It is the true self that lies at the inner core of human identities and is only this inner core that is identical with God. BRAHMAN connotes as the highest universal principle, the ultimate reality on the universe. It is the pervasive, genderless, infinite, eternal truth and bliss which do not change. According to Lochtefield (2002), it is a metaphysical concept that binds unity behind diversity in all that exists in the universe. (5TH CENTURY B.C.E. TO THE PRESENT) (551 B.C.E - 479 B.C.E) (551 B.C. - 479 B.C.) (551 B.C. - 479 B.C.) (551 B.C. - 479 B.C.) The Western philosophy of self offers a nuanced and multifaceted understanding of the concept, highlighting the complexities and intricacies of human identity. THREE KINDS OF SOUL VIRGILIO G. ENRIQUEZ The self in the Filipino is the unity of the "self" and "others" expressed in the Filipino word "kapwa." He proposed the idea that concept of "self" or (personhood) can be centered on the core values expressed in the word "Kapwa." KAPWA shared inner self of a person. shows the essence of sharing, seeing and caring the other as oneself. inner self (one self) and outer self (others) (Example: The Filipino word "magalang" is a concept that can describe a person's one self. This concept was develop to the person because of what others think of him.) THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! DO YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS?
