midterms Flashcards
(159 cards)
they sought to describe self as the essential qualities that compose a person’s uniqueness
Philosophers
self as a product of social interactions, developed overtime through social activities and experiences
Sociology
self as a culturally shaped construct or idea. it is an autonomous participant in the society as it is submerged in society.
Anthropology
- self as having characteristics or properties that can be used against it
- self is related to its physical and social environment
Psychology
world is an artifact
-the self possess an internal distinction from external environment
western myth
world is a drama
-self is seen through the eyes of a community rather than a detached,
Eastern myth
“The pursuit of knowledge for its own sake”
Philosophy
“I know that I don’t know”
Socrates
unexamined life is not worth living
Socrates
soul first before man’s body
Socrates
an idea was tested by asking a series of questions
Socratic method
soul is immortal
Socrates
Virtuous man is a happy man
Socrates
body is a slave of soul—master
Socrates
“Balance between the mind and body”
Plato
his philosophical method is “collection and division”
Plato
the changing body/ material self is only a replica of our true self
Plato
Theory of forms
- ideal world/ world of forms (the permanent, unchanging reality)
- material world (keeps on changing)
we continue to exist even in the absence of our bodies because we are souls only
Plato
(sensual)- enjoys sensual experiences
Appetitive
(reasoning)- forbids sensual, loves truth
Rational
(feeling)- inclined towards reason but understand the demands of passion; loves honor and victory
Spirited
“All knowledge leads to God”
St. Augustine
adopted Plato’s view that the self is an immaterial (but rational) soul
St. Augustine