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    BAYAMBANG POLYTHECNIC COLLEGE

    BAYAMBANG, PANGASINAN

    Module in Understanding the Self

    “PSYCHOLOGICAL
    PERSPECTIVE”

    Prepared by:
    Bong Lomboy
    BSAB 1-2
    INTRODUCTION

    What is Philosophy?

    Quite literally, the word philosophy comes from the Greek word philo (love) and
    sophia (wisdom) and so is literally defined as “the love of wisdom”. In a broad sense,
    philosophy is an activity people undertake when they seek to understand fundamental
    truths about themselves, the world in which they live, and their relationships to the
    world and to each other.

    What does it mean to be a Philosopher?

    A person who seeks wisdom or enlightenment. Traditionally, he is thought to be


    a lover of wisdom. An intellectual who has devoted time to study the meaning of life.
    Has contributed in the field of philosophy in areas like Logic, Ethics (rules and behaviors
    based from ideas), metaphysics (basic causes and nature of things), epistemology
    (theory of knowledge), etc.
    This shows you how important Philosophy is, examining yourself requires constant self-
    awareness and self-consciousness. This, in turn, shapes how you interact with others and can
    lead to deeper, more fruitful relationships. It also frees you from the expectations of others,
    allowing you to be your authentic self.

    Know thyself.
    -Socrates

    Philosophy employs the inquisitive mind to discover the ultimate causes, reasons and principles of
    everything. It goes beyond the scientific investigation by exploring all areas of knowledge such as
    religion, psychology, politics, physics, and even medicine. Hence, the etymological definition of
    philosophy “love of wisdom could pertain to the desire for truth by formulating never ending questions
    to provide answers to every inquiry about the nature human existence. The nature of the self is a topic
    of interest among
    philosophers. The philosophical framework for understanding the self was first introduced by the
    ancient Greek philosophers Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle. In particular, Socrates “Know thyself”. But
    what exactly does “know thyself” mean? What is self and the qualities that define it? 

    Below is the Philosophers and their ideas of the “SELF”.

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