UNIT1 LESSON1: PHILOSOPHY Flashcards
He was a controversial figure in Athens because of his argumentative skill.
Socrates
Endless process of asking questions; abrasive in nature.
Socratic method of questioning
What is the philosophical statement of Socrates?
Know thyself.
The unexamined life is considered as not worth living, humans must strive to seek purpose and value.
Know thyself.
Definition of the self according to Socrates.
The self is an immortal soul which exists over time.
The source of all knowledge.
self
This is important when you want to know yourself. You must understand its essence.
Individual experience
What is the view of reality according to Socrates?
Reality is dualistic.
it is constantly changing, transient, and imperfect
Physical Realm
it is considered unchanging, eternal, and immortal
Ideal realm
He contributed original ideas on a wide range of issues such as morality, politics, metaphysics, and epistemology
Plato
What are the three part soul according to Plato
Reason, Physical Appetite, Spirit/Passion
it enables the individuals to thing deeply, make choices and achieve true understanding
Reason
this refers to basic biological needs such as thirst, hunger, and sexual desire
Physical Appetite
this refers to basic emotions like love, anger, aggressiveness, and empathy
Spirit/Passion
Genuine happiness can be achieved when ___ is in control of ___ & ___
Reason
Spirit
Appetite
T/F: the three part self may act in consonance or may act in conflict with each other
True
the soul is likened to a chariot drawn by two powerful winged horses
The Chariot Analogy
Symbolizes spirit in the chariot analogy
Noble horse
Symbolizes appetite in the chariot analogy
Wild horse
Symbolizes reason in the chariot analogy
Charioteer
A Roman philosopher who believes that the soul possesses superiority over the body.
Influences St. Augustine
Plotinus
St. Augustine definition of the self
The body is an immortal soul which exists over time.
St. Augustine’s 4 statements about the body and soul
- The body as a slave to the soul
- The soul makes war with the body
- The body as the spouse of the soul which both attached to one another by a natural appetite
- The body is united with the soul so that man maybe entire and complete.
What is a virtuous life for St. Augustine
Live in love
all sins are the result of turning away from
love and God
Plato’s vision of immortal souls striving to achieve union with the eternal realm through INTELLECTUAL ENLIGHTENMENT became transformed by Augustine into
IMMORTAL SOULS STRIVING TO ACHIEVE UNION WITH GOD
Founder of Modern Philosophy; a rationalist who emphasized that thinking must follow a logical and rational process
Descartes
Philosophical statement of Descartes
Cogito Ergo Sum “I think therefore I am”
T/F: Performing mental operations was not essential to being a human self
False
Definition of the self according to Descartes
The self is a thinking thing, distinct from the body
Dualistic View of the Self
Thinking self (soul) & Physical body
non material, immortal, conscious being and independent of the physical laws of the universe.
thinking self (soul)
is part of the spiritual realm governed by the laws of reason and God’s will.
conscious self