Chapter 1: Different Perspectives in the Explanation of SELF Flashcards
He was a Greek philosopher and one of the very few individuals who shaped Western thought.
Socrates
He wa known for his method of inquiry in testing an idea.
Socrates
A method where an idea was tested by asking a series of questions to determine underlying beliefs and the extent of knowledge to guide the person toward better understanding.
Socratic Method
A philosopher who states that “The unexamined life is not worth living”.
Socrates
He believed that philosophy had a very important role to play in the lives of the people.
Socrates
He believed that you as a person should consciously contemplate, turn your gaze inward, and analyze the true nature and values that are guiding your life.
Socrates
It is defined as the moral excellence.
Virtue
The element that enjoys sensual experiences, such as food, drink, and sex.
The appetitive (sensual)
The element that forbids the person to enjoy the sensual experiences; the part that loves the truth, hence, should rule over the other parts of the soul through the use of reason.
The rational (reasoning)
The element that is inclined toward reason but understands the demands of passion; the part that loves honor and victory.
The spirited (feeling)
He believed that the soul is indeed the most divine aspect of the human being.
Plato
