Philosophers

Question 1

Socrates

Answer 1

• Ancient Greek Philosopher
• “Know thy self”
• True wisdom comes from introspection and self-examination.

Question 2

Augustine

Answer 2

• Theologian and Philosopher
• Self is deeply intertwined with god
• Through God’s grace we find fulfillment

Question 3

Hume

Answer 3

• Scottish Philosopher
• Self is just an illusion
• Self is a product of bundle perception, sensations, and thoughts.

Question 4

Ryle

Answer 4

• British Philosopher
• Self is shown through actions and behaviors
• He coined the phase “ ghost in the machine.”

Question 5

Plato

Answer 5

• Ancient Greek Philosopher
• Self is immoral and independent of the body
• Tripartite theory of the soul

Question 6

Rene Descartes

Answer 6

• French Philosopher, scientist, and mathematician.
• “I think therefore I am”
• Dualism; mind and body

Question 7

Kant

Answer 7

• German Philosopher
• Inner self; emotions, rational intellect
• Outer self; senses, physical

Question 8

Churchland

Answer 8

• Canadian Philosopher
• Neurophilosopher
• Self is a product of brain activity

Question 9

Aristotle

Answer 9

• Ancient Greek Philosopher
• Mind and soul are inseparable from one another
• The self is a unified creature

Question 10

Locke

Answer 10

• English Philosopher and a Physician
• Tabula Rasa
• Self is shaped by memories and experiences

Question 11

Freud

Answer 11

• Austrian Neurologist
• His concept of self is focused on the ego
• Ego serves as mediator between superego and id.

Question 12

Merleau-Ponty

Answer 12

• French Philosopher
• Self is shaped by our physical body and senses
• Rejected the idea of dualism