Lesson 1. Philosophical Understanding of The Self

_______ employs the inquisitive mind to discover the ultimate causes, reasons, and principles of everything.

• Philosophy

• Ethics

• Social Science

• Biology

The term Philosophy is derived from the Greek word "Philos" and "Sophia" which both means _______ and __________ respectively.

• Love and wisdom

• giving and greatness

• knowledge and power

• freedom and equity

Who is famous for the quotation “An unexamined life is not worth living.”?

• Plato

• Socrates

• Aristotle

• Empedocles

In Socrates’ concept of REALITY, it consists of two (2) dichotomous realms. One of these realms includes the SOUL and is described as unchanging, eternal and immortal.

• Emotional Realm

• Social Realm

• Physical Realm

• Ideal Realm

In Socrates’ concept of REALITY, it consists of two (2) dichotomous realms. One of these realms includes the BODY and is described as changeable, transient, and imperfect.

• Emotional Realm

• Ideal Realm

• Physical Realm

• Social Realm

This philosopher believes that a person can have a meaningful and happy life only if he becomes virtuous and knows the value of himself that can be achieved through constant soul-searching.

• Aristotle

• Socrates

• Plato

• Empedocles

A method of carefully examining our thoughts and emotions to gain self-knowledge. (Reflecting, talking to oneself)

• Divination

• Deliberation

• Introspection

• Interpretation

According to the philosopher Plato, the self is divided into three parts and these are ______________________.

• Reason, Spirit, Physical Appetite

• Ideas, Spirit ,Needs

• Reason, Intelligence, Power

• Physical Appetite, Ideas, Power

Of the three parts of the self that Plato described, ___________ is responsible in sorting things out and exerting control, to restore a harmonious relationship among the 3 elements of ourselves.

• Spirit

• Ideas

• Physical Appetite

• Reason

For him, the body and soul are NOT two separate elements but are one thing.

• Socrates

• Plato

• Aristotle

• Pythagoras