p.32
John Locke's Tabula Rasa and Personal Identity
What methods does Locke suggest for understanding the self?
The power of reason and introspection.
p.14
Philosophical Perspectives on the Self
What are the characteristics of the physical realm?
Changeable, transient, and imperfect.
p.27
Modern Philosophy: Descartes and the Mind-Body Dichotomy
What is the famous phrase by René Descartes that signifies self-awareness?
I think, therefore, I am.
p.19
Plato's Tripartite Theory of the Self
What are the three elements of the self according to Plato?
Reason, Spirit, and Appetites.
p.14
Philosophical Perspectives on the Self
What are the characteristics of the ideal realm?
Unchanging, eternal, and immortal.
p.17
Socratic Method and Self-Knowledge
What is introspection?
The examination of one's own thoughts and emotions.
p.32
John Locke's Tabula Rasa and Personal Identity
According to Locke, what is the essence of the self?
A collection of memories organized by consciousness.
p.5
Understanding the Self
What is an important aspect of managing and caring for the self?
Learning to be a better student.
p.2
Understanding the Self
What are the three parts of the course on Understanding the Self?
The self from various perspectives, unpacking the self, and managing and caring for the self.
p.13
Socratic Method and Self-Knowledge
What does Socrates believe about the soul?
The soul is perfect and permanent.
p.5
Understanding the Self
How can one take charge of their health?
By managing and caring for the self.
p.30
Modern Philosophy: Descartes and the Mind-Body Dichotomy
What is the relationship between the soul and body according to Descartes?
The soul and body are independent of one another and can exist and function without each other.
p.6
Understanding the Self
What role does the self play in our lives?
The self is your main companion in living in this world.
p.37
Philosophical Perspectives on the Self
What does Maurice Merleau-Ponty emphasize about the self?
The self is embodied subjectivity.
p.2
Understanding the Self
What does the first part of the course focus on?
The self from various perspectives.
p.10
Understanding the Self
What is the central question regarding the self in philosophy?
What is self and the qualities that define it?
p.16
Socratic Method and Self-Knowledge
According to Socrates, how can a person achieve a meaningful and happy life?
By becoming virtuous and knowing the value of oneself through constant soul-searching.
p.27
Modern Philosophy: Descartes and the Mind-Body Dichotomy
What does Descartes believe is proof of the existence of the self?
The act of thinking about the self and being self-conscious.
p.15
Socratic Method and Self-Knowledge
What was Socrates' primary focus regarding the human self?
The full power of reason on who we are, who we should be, and who we will become.
p.5
Understanding the Self
What does self-management involve?
Taking charge of one's health and learning to improve personal skills.
p.22
Medieval Philosophy and St. Augustine
What is the primary focus of Medieval Philosophy?
The integration of religious beliefs with philosophical inquiry.
p.6
Understanding the Self
What are some aspects of the self that will be explored?
Who you are, who you want to be, who society wants you to be, and who you can be.
p.30
Modern Philosophy: Descartes and the Mind-Body Dichotomy
How does Descartes differentiate between the self as a thinking entity and the self as a physical body?
The self as a thinking entity is distinct from the self as a physical body; the thinking self exists independently of the physical body.
p.8
Philosophical Perspectives on the Self
What is the primary focus of philosophical perspectives on the self?
The nature, identity, and existence of the self.
p.18
Plato's Tripartite Theory of the Self
What are the three parts of the Self according to Plato?
Reason, Spirit (or Passion), and Physical Appetite.
p.9
Philosophical Perspectives on the Self
What do the terms 'Philia' and 'Sophia' mean in philosophy?
'Philia' means love and 'Sophia' means wisdom.
p.33
David Hume's Bundle Theory of Self
What does David Hume argue about the concept of self?
He argues that there is no self.
p.23
Medieval Philosophy and St. Augustine
How did St. Augustine integrate philosophical ideas?
He integrated the ideas of Plato and Christianity.
p.16
Socratic Method and Self-Knowledge
What does Socrates suggest about the relationship between the body and the soul?
One should try to separate the body from the soul as much as possible.
p.24
Medieval Philosophy and St. Augustine
What is the relationship between the soul and the body according to St. Augustine?
The soul is united with the body so that man may be entire and complete.
p.2
Understanding the Self
What does the third part of the course address?
Managing and caring for the self.
p.12
Socratic Method and Self-Knowledge
What did Socrates mean by 'An unexamined life is not worth living'?
It emphasizes the importance of self-reflection and understanding oneself.
p.24
Medieval Philosophy and St. Augustine
How does St. Augustine view the physical body in relation to the soul?
The physical body is different from and inferior to its inhabitant, the immortal soul.
p.31
John Locke's Tabula Rasa and Personal Identity
According to John Locke, what primarily constructs personal identity?
Sense experiences, such as what we see, hear, smell, taste, and feel.
p.24
Medieval Philosophy and St. Augustine
In what way did Augustine describe humankind's creation?
Humankind is created in the image and likeness of God.
p.22
Medieval Philosophy and St. Augustine
How did Medieval philosophers view the relationship between faith and reason?
They believed that faith and reason could coexist and complement each other.
p.3
Socratic Method and Self-Knowledge
What perspective examines the self in relation to society and social structures?
Sociological perspective.
p.29
Modern Philosophy: Descartes and the Mind-Body Dichotomy
What is the nature of the thinking self according to Descartes?
It is nonmaterial and immortal.
p.21
Aristotle's Concept of the Soul
What distinguishes the rational soul?
It includes intellect that allows us to know and understand things.
p.11
Philosophical Perspectives on the Self
What is Ancient Greek Philosophy known for?
It is known for its foundational contributions to Western thought, including ethics, metaphysics, and epistemology.
p.26
Modern Philosophy: Descartes and the Mind-Body Dichotomy
What famous statement is Descartes known for?
'Cogito, ergo sum' (I think, therefore I am).
p.37
Philosophical Perspectives on the Self
According to Merleau-Ponty, how is all knowledge of ourselves and our world acquired?
It is based on subjective experience.
p.20
Aristotle's Concept of the Soul
How does Aristotle view the relationship between the body and soul?
He sees them as one thing, not two separate elements.
p.27
Modern Philosophy: Descartes and the Mind-Body Dichotomy
According to Descartes, what is the essence of the self?
A thinking entity that doubts, understands, analyzes, questions, and reasons.
p.9
Philosophical Perspectives on the Self
What does philosophy aim to discover?
The ultimate causes, reasons, and principles of everything.
p.6
Understanding the Self
How is the concept of the self described?
The self is freaking complex.
p.33
David Hume's Bundle Theory of Self
According to Hume, what do people actually experience?
A bundle or collection of different perceptions, impressions, sensations, ideas, thoughts, and images.
p.23
Medieval Philosophy and St. Augustine
What perspective did St. Augustine develop regarding the body and soul?
A more unified perspective.
p.37
Philosophical Perspectives on the Self
Can the self be fully objectified or known objectively, according to Merleau-Ponty?
No, the self can never be truly objectified or known in a completely objective way.
p.21
Aristotle's Concept of the Soul
What are the three kinds of soul according to Aristotle?
Vegetative, Sentient, and Rational.
p.34
Constructivist Views of the Self: Kant, Ryle, and Churchland
What are the two worlds that Kant distinguishes in relation to the Self?
The internal world (thoughts and feelings) and the external world (events and situations outside our control).
p.3
Philosophical Perspectives on the Self
Which perspective focuses on the nature of existence and reality?
Philosophical perspective.
p.19
Plato's Tripartite Theory of the Self
What happens when there is conflict among the elements of the self?
It is the responsibility of Reason to restore harmony.
p.29
Modern Philosophy: Descartes and the Mind-Body Dichotomy
What characterizes the physical body in Descartes' philosophy?
It is a material, mortal, non-thinking entity governed by physical laws.
p.28
Modern Philosophy: Descartes and the Mind-Body Dichotomy
According to Descartes, what is the relationship between the body and the mind?
The body is separate from the mind and does not define what makes a person.
p.15
Socratic Method and Self-Knowledge
What preoccupations keep us from attaining wisdom?
Bodily needs such as food, water, sex, pleasure, material possessions, and wealth.
p.18
Plato's Tripartite Theory of the Self
What does Physical Appetite encompass in Plato's theory?
Basic biological needs such as hunger, thirst, and sexual desires.
p.3
Understanding the Self
Which perspective studies the self through cultural practices and beliefs?
Anthropological perspective.
p.8
Philosophical Perspectives on the Self
What is the significance of self-awareness in philosophical discussions of the self?
It is crucial for understanding one's identity and existence.
p.18
Philosophical Perspectives on the Self
How does Plato's view of the Self compare to Socrates?
Plato's view is almost the same as Socrates' but includes additional components.
p.35
David Hume's Bundle Theory of Self
What is the relationship between behavior and self according to Ryle?
The way we do things defines the self.
p.31
John Locke's Tabula Rasa and Personal Identity
What does self-consciousness provide in terms of personal identity?
Knowledge of the self as a person.
p.21
Aristotle's Concept of the Soul
What does Aristotle suggest is the purpose of the rational nature of the self?
To lead a good, flourishing, and fulfilling life.
p.26
Modern Philosophy: Descartes and the Mind-Body Dichotomy
What method did Descartes use to arrive at his conclusions?
Radical doubt and systematic skepticism.
p.11
Philosophical Perspectives on the Self
Who are some key figures in Ancient Greek Philosophy?
Key figures include Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle.
p.25
Medieval Philosophy and St. Augustine
How is the self known according to St. Augustine?
The self is known through knowing God.
p.25
Medieval Philosophy and St. Augustine
What does St. Augustine mean by 'knowledge can only come by seeing the truth that dwells within us'?
Knowledge is derived from understanding the inner truth of oneself.
p.19
Plato's Tripartite Theory of the Self
What is the role of Reason in Plato's view of the self?
To sort out conflicts and exert control among the elements of the self.
p.35
David Hume's Bundle Theory of Self
What does Gilbert Ryle deny about the self?
He denies the concept of an internal, non-physical self.
p.34
Constructivist Views of the Self: Kant, Ryle, and Churchland
According to Immanuel Kant, what role does the Self play in experience?
The Self actively organizes and synthesizes all our thoughts and perceptions, making experience an intelligible world possible.
p.3
Understanding the Self
What are the main perspectives on the self?
Philosophical, Sociological, Anthropological, Psychological, Eastern and Western Perspective.
p.19
Plato's Tripartite Theory of the Self
What does Plato believe is necessary for genuine happiness?
Reason must be in control of Spirit and Appetites.
p.31
John Locke's Tabula Rasa and Personal Identity
What is John Locke's concept of 'Tabula Rasa'?
It refers to the idea of the mind as a blank slate at birth.
p.20
Aristotle's Concept of the Soul
What is the role of the soul according to Aristotle?
The soul is the Form of the body and defines a person's essence.
p.35
David Hume's Bundle Theory of Self
According to Ryle, what truly matters in defining the self?
The behavior that a person manifests in day-to-day life.
p.33
David Hume's Bundle Theory of Self
What does Hume say about the concepts of past and future?
He states that there is no past nor future, only present stimulation from the environment.
p.8
Philosophical Perspectives on the Self
What does the term 'self' often refer to in philosophy?
The essence of a person, including consciousness and identity.
p.18
Plato's Tripartite Theory of the Self
What emotions are included in the Spirit or Passion part of the Self?
Basic emotions such as love, anger, ambition, aggressiveness, and empathy.
p.20
Aristotle's Concept of the Soul
Can the soul exist without the body in Aristotle's philosophy?
No, the soul cannot exist without the body.
p.35
David Hume's Bundle Theory of Self
How does Ryle describe the term 'self'?
As a convenient name for all the behaviors that people exhibit.
p.33
David Hume's Bundle Theory of Self
What does Hume believe about personal identity?
He believes it is a result of imagination.
p.8
Philosophical Perspectives on the Self
How do existentialists view the self?
As something that is created through choices and actions.
p.23
Medieval Philosophy and St. Augustine
Why is the soul significant in St. Augustine's philosophy?
It is an important element of man.
p.31
John Locke's Tabula Rasa and Personal Identity
How do experiences affect the self, according to Locke?
They shape and mold the self throughout a person's life.
p.12
Aristotle's Concept of the Soul
What did Socrates believe about the soul?
He believed that every human possesses an immortal soul.
p.21
Aristotle's Concept of the Soul
What is the function of the sentient soul?
It encompasses sensual desires, feelings, and emotions.
p.24
Medieval Philosophy and St. Augustine
What is Augustine's belief about God?
God is transcendent and everything is created by God, who is all good.
p.29
Modern Philosophy: Descartes and the Mind-Body Dichotomy
What governs the physical body in Descartes' view?
The physical laws of nature.
p.4
Understanding the Self
What does the Material/Economic Self refer to?
It refers to one's relationship with material possessions and economic status.
p.3
Understanding the Self
Which perspectives contrast in their views on the self, often reflecting different cultural values?
Eastern and Western perspectives.
p.12
Philosophical Perspectives on the Self
What does Socrates imply about human life after death?
He believed that human life does not end at one's death.
p.4
Understanding the Self
What does the Digital Self encompass?
It encompasses one's identity and interactions in the digital realm.
p.25
Medieval Philosophy and St. Augustine
What is the relationship between the human person and God according to St. Augustine?
The human person, being a creation of God, is always geared towards the good.
p.29
Modern Philosophy: Descartes and the Mind-Body Dichotomy
What are the two dimensions of the self according to Descartes?
The self as a thinking entity and the self as a physical body.
p.28
Modern Philosophy: Descartes and the Mind-Body Dichotomy
How does Descartes describe the body?
As a machine attached to the mind.
p.36
Constructivist Views of the Self: Kant, Ryle, and Churchland
What does Churchland emphasize as the source of our sense of self?
The physical brain, not the imaginary mind.
p.18
Plato's Tripartite Theory of the Self
What does Reason represent in Plato's theory?
The Divine essence that enables deep thinking, wise choices, and understanding of eternal truth.
p.29
Modern Philosophy: Descartes and the Mind-Body Dichotomy
How does Descartes describe the thinking self?
As a nonmaterial, immortal, conscious being independent of physical laws.
p.22
Medieval Philosophy and St. Augustine
What philosophical approach did Medieval thinkers often use?
Scholasticism, which emphasizes dialectical reasoning.
p.4
Understanding the Self
What are the different aspects of the self discussed?
Physical Self, Sexual Self, Material/Economic Self, Spiritual Self, Political Self, Digital Self.
p.12
Philosophical Perspectives on the Self
What was Socrates' view on the self?
He believed the self is synonymous with the soul (Psyche).
p.21
Aristotle's Concept of the Soul
What does the vegetative soul represent?
The physical body; allows things to grow.
p.34
Constructivist Views of the Self: Kant, Ryle, and Churchland
How does the Self construct its own reality according to Kant?
By synthesizing both internal and external experiences to create a familiar and predictable world.
p.1
Understanding the Self
Who is the instructor for the course on Understanding the Self?
Ms. Krissette Laure Ladica RPm.
p.26
Modern Philosophy: Descartes and the Mind-Body Dichotomy
What is the primary focus of modern philosophy?
The exploration of the nature of knowledge, reality, and existence.
p.20
Aristotle's Concept of the Soul
What happens to the soul when the body dies, according to Aristotle?
The soul dies along with the body.
p.22
Medieval Philosophy and St. Augustine
What was a significant contribution of Medieval Philosophy to later thought?
The development of natural theology and metaphysics.
p.12
Medieval Philosophy and St. Augustine
How did Socrates view death?
He explained that death is the departure of the soul for the eternal world.
p.3
Understanding the Self
What perspective analyzes the self through mental processes and behavior?
Psychological perspective.
p.26
Modern Philosophy: Descartes and the Mind-Body Dichotomy
What is the mind-body dichotomy?
The philosophical concept that the mind and body are distinct and separable entities.
p.11
Socratic Method and Self-Knowledge
What method is Socrates famous for?
The Socratic Method, which involves asking questions to stimulate critical thinking.
p.11
Plato's Tripartite Theory of the Self
What is Plato's theory regarding the self?
Plato proposed the Tripartite Theory of the Soul, dividing it into three parts: rational, spirited, and appetitive.
p.11
Aristotle's Concept of the Soul
How did Aristotle view the concept of the soul?
Aristotle viewed the soul as the essence of a living being, integral to its identity and function.
p.25
Medieval Philosophy and St. Augustine
How does the self seek to unite with God according to St. Augustine?
Through faith and reason.
