PHILOSOPHICAL VIEW OF SELF Flashcards
WHAT IS
PHILOSOPHY?
Finding answers to serious questions about
ourselves and about the world we live in:
What will you get out of philosophy?
- Critical thinking
- Argument skills
- Communication
- Reasoning
- Analysis
- Problem solving
What is Philosophia means?
Love of Wisdom
What is Socrates known for?
Know Thyself
Who is Philosopher that quote “an unexamined life is not worth living”?
Socrates
composed of body and soul
dualistic
Based by Socrates self is represent as
Soul
What is the 2 DICHOTOMOUS
REALMS
physical realm
ideal realm
What is physical realm?
changeable, transient, and
imperfect
From the 2 dichotomous realm what is unchanging,
eternal, and perfect
ideal realm
Essence of the self
soul - immortal entity
tool
to achieve the
exalted state of
wisdom and
perfection
reason
Meaningful
and happy life is equal to
Knowledge
and Virtue/ Soul Searching
Examining
one’s thoughts
and emotions
INTROSPECTION
According to Socrates what is the most important task?
Examining one’s self
According to Plato what is the 3 parts of soul
- Reason
- Physical appetite
- Sprit or passion
divine
essence that enables
us to think deeply,
make wise choices,
and achieve a true
understanding of
eternal truths
reason
What do you mean by Physical appetite?
basic biological
needs such as
hunger, thirst, and
sexual desire
basic emotions such
as love, anger,
ambition,
aggressiveness and
empathy
Spirit or Passion
Plato’s Two Worlds
The world of forms
The world of sense
What do you mean by The world of sense?
(reality) – temporary and
replica of the real world
What do you mean by The world of forms?
(non-physical ideas) – real
and permanent