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    The document discusses different philosophers' views on the definition of self: - Socrates viewed the self as an immortal soul that exists over time, and believed humans must seek their purpose. Plato was influenced by Socrates' death and viewed the self as consisting of reason, spirit, and appetite. - St. Augustine agreed the self is an immortal soul and was influenced by Plato's view of immortal souls striving for union with God. Descartes defined the self as a thinking thing distinct from the body. - Other philosophers discussed include Locke, Hume, Kant, Freud, Ryle, Churchland, and Merleau-Ponty, with varying definitions of the

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    The document discusses different philosophers' views on the definition of self: - Socrates viewed the self as an immortal soul that exists over time, and believed humans must seek their purpose. Plato was influenced by Socrates' death and viewed the self as consisting of reason, spirit, and appetite. - St. Augustine agreed the self is an immortal soul and was influenced by Plato's view of immortal souls striving for union with God. Descartes defined the self as a thinking thing distinct from the body. - Other philosophers discussed include Locke, Hume, Kant, Freud, Ryle, Churchland, and Merleau-Ponty, with varying definitions of the

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    DIFFERENT PHILOSOPHERS Socrates' way: “Socratic method of questioning”

    Philosophical Statement: "Know Thyself"


    humans must strive to seek their purpose and value
    Definition of the Self:
    "The self is an immortal soul which exists over time"
    SOCRATES
    View of reality: Physical realm and Ideal realm

    Plato's turning point of life: Death of Socrates


    Definition of the Self:
    "The self is an immortal soul which exists over time"
    The three part soul (The Three Part Self):
    1.Reason
    2.Physical Appetite
    PLATO 3.Spirit or Passion
    Genuine happiness can be achieved when REASON is in
    control of SPIRITS and APPETTITES

    St. Augustine believe:


    “The soul possesses superiority over the body”
    Definition of the Self:
    ST. AUGUSTI NE "The self is an immortal soul which exists over time"
    Relationship of body and the soul
    Augustine vision based on Plato:
    Immortal souls striving to achieve union with God
    through faith and reason.

    Descartes - is a rationalist who emphasized the logical and


    rational process.
    DESCARTES Philosophical Statement:
    Cogito Ergo Sum “I think therefore I am”
    Definition of the Self:
    The self is a thinking thing, distinct from the body

    BSMLS - LAB / University of Baguio


    John Locke - a physician influenced his beliefs about the
    nature of the self.
    Definition of the Self:
    Personal identity is made possible by self-consciousness

    JOHN LOCKE Empiricist view:


    all knowledge originates in our direct SENSE EXPERIENCE

    Philosophical Statement: There is no self!


    Definition of the Self:
    There is no self, only a bundle of constantly changing
    perceptions passing through the theatre of our minds
    HUME Two distinct entities:
    1.Impression
    2.Ideas

    Immanuel Kant - German philosopher who wrote his books


    while dressed in a bathrobe and slippers
    KANT Philosophical Statement: “We construct the self”
    Definition of the Self:
    The self is a unifying subject, an organizing consciousness
    that makes intelligible experience possible.

    Freud - is influence by the concept of Oedipus Complex


    Definition of the Self:
    FREUD “The self is multi-layered”
    Three layers:
    1.ID
    2.EGO
    3.SUPEREGO

    BSMLS - LAB / University of Baguio


    Ryle - is an analytic philosopher who analysed language to
    solve philosophical puzzles.
    Definition of the Self:
    “The self is the way people behave”
    In defining the self, it is necessary to focus on
    RYLE OBSERVABLE BEHAVIOR because these are concrete
    evidences of how the minds works and functions.

    Churchland - is an American Philosopher and professor at the


    University of California.

    Definition of the Self:


    “The self is the brain”
    CHURCHLAND Mental states will be superseded by the brain states

    Merleau-ponty - is a French philosopher who was influenced


    by Husserl.
    Definition of the Self:
    “The self is embodied subjectivity”
    MERLEAU-PONTY
    “I live in my body”- entity that can never be objectified
    or known in a completely objective sort of way.

    MEMBERS:
    BUGALING, Leann Faith W. BLOCK:
    MAGTANONG, Ira T. BSMLS-LAB
    NERONA, Jasmine April C.
    DATE SUBMITTED:
    PARADO, Angeline P.
    FEBRUAURY 2, 2020

    BSMLS - LAB / University of Baguio

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