The Self from Various Perspectives

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What is the philosophical maxim associated with Socrates?

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Know thyself.

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What did Socrates believe was essential for true wisdom?

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Introspection and self-examination.

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According to Plato, what are the three parts of the self?

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Reason, spirit, and appetite.

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What does Aristotle's concept of self emphasize?

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The inseparability of body and soul.

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How did Saint Augustine view the self in relation to God?

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The self is deeply intertwined with God, longing for union with Him.

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What is Descartes' famous declaration that asserts self-awareness?

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Cogito, ergo sum (I think, therefore I am).

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What does John Locke's theory of the self emphasize?

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Consciousness and personal identity shaped by life experiences.

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What is David Hume's Bundle Theory of the self?

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The self is a bundle of perceptions, thoughts, and sensations, not a fixed entity.

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What are the two aspects of self according to Immanuel Kant?

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The inner self (transcendental self) and the outer self (empirical self).

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What role does the ego play in Freud's concept of self?

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The ego mediates between the superego and the id, balancing desires and societal rules.