Philosophical Perspectives Flashcards
He quoted “The Unexamined Life is not Worth Living”
Socrates
The two dichotomous realms
Physical and Ideal Realm
It is unchanging, eternal and immortal
Ideal Realm
It is changing, transient and imperfect
Physical Realm
He quoted “The Self is an Immortal Soul”
Plato
The three part soul:
Reason, Physical appetite and Spirit or Passion
Includes the basic emotions such as love, anger, ambition etc.
Spirit or Passion
Is the divine essence that enables us to think deeply, make wise choices and achieve a true understanding of eternal truths
Reason
It includes our basic biological needs
Physical Appetite
When conflict occurs, what part of the soul is responsible?
Reason
He quoted “The Soul is the Essence of the Self”
Aristotle
The three kinds of soul
Vegetative, Sentient and Rational
Is what makes man human
Rational Soul
Includes the physical body that can grow
Vegetative Soul
Includes sensual desires, feelings and emotions
Sentient Soul