M1 Flashcards
What is the self?
The self is your main companion in living in this world.
What ideas will be explored regarding the self?
Who you are, who you want to be, who society wants you to be, and who you can be.
How is the self described?
The self is complex.
What does ‘Philia’ and ‘Sophia’ mean in philosophy?
‘Philia’ means love and ‘Sophia’ means wisdom, together they signify the love of wisdom.
What is the purpose of philosophy?
Philosophy uses the curious mind to identify the fundamental causes, justifications, and principles of things.
What is a key topic of interest among philosophers?
The nature of the self is a key topic of interest among philosophers.
Which Greek philosophers investigated the philosophical foundation for grasping the self?
Socrates and Plato spent a great deal of time investigating this topic.
What does Socrates suggest?
“Know thyself.”
What is the self?
The self is the essence of a person, encompassing qualities that define individuality.
What do philosophers agree on regarding self-knowledge?
Self-knowledge is a pre-requisite to a happy and meaningful life.
What did Socrates mean by ‘An unexamined life is not worth living’?
It emphasizes the importance of self-reflection and understanding one’s own life choices.
How did Socrates define the self?
The self is synonymous with the soul (Psyche).
What is the nature of the soul according to Socrates?
The soul is immortal and eternal.
What happens to human life after death according to Socrates?
Human life does not end at one’s death; the soul continues its journey.
How did Socrates describe death?
Death is the soul’s journey to the afterlife.
What characterizes the physical realm?
The physical realm is changeable, transient, and imperfect.
The body belongs to the physical realm.
What characterizes the ideal realm?
The ideal realm is unchanging, eternal, and immortal.
The soul belongs to the ideal realm.
What did Socrates illuminate about the human self?
Socrates brought to light the influence of reason on who we are, who we ought to be, and who we shall grow into.
What tool does the soul use to pursue wisdom and perfection?
The soul uses reason as a tool to pursue wisdom and perfection.
What prevents us from achieving knowledge?
We are prevented from achieving knowledge by our obsession with worldly belongings, pleasure, sex, food, and drink.
What is the most important aspect of life according to Socrates?
Goodness or beauty is the most important of all.
What must one develop to attain a fulfilling and contented life?
One must develop virtue and recognize their own worth.
How can one attain a state of virtue?
This state can only be attained via ongoing introspection.
What does Socrates believe about the separation of body and soul?
The best life is achieved when one tries to separate the body from the soul as much as possible.
