UTS Chapter 1 (Philosophy and Others) Part 1

Anthropology views “self” as having characteristics or properties that can be used to describe it.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

Anthropology views “self” as culturally shaped construct or idea. On the other hand, Psychologists are the ones that sees “self” as having characteristics or properties that can be used to describe it.

There is a clear distinction between the creator and the creation.

• Western Perspective

• Eastern Perspective

The "self” possesses an internal distinction from its external environment.

• Western Perspective

• Eastern Perspective

There is no distinction between the creator and the creations.

• Western Perspective

• Eastern Perspective

The “self” is seen through the eyes of a community, rather than detached, single entity.

• Western Perspective

• Eastern Perspective

Philosophy means "Love of ___"

Answer explanation

Derived from the terms ‘philo’ refers to ‘love’ and ‘sophia’ refers to 'wisdom' (human reason)

"One thing only I know, and that is that I know nothing."

• Socrates

• Plato

• St. Augustine

• René Descartes

"To find yourself, think for yourself."

• Socrates

• Plato

• St. Augustine

• René Descartes

Answer explanation

Socrates believed that self-knowledge was the key to living a good life. He believed that the true self was the rational soul, and that the body and material possessions were unimportant. He also believed in the concept of the "examined life," where one must constantly question and reflect on their beliefs and actions to live a virtuous life.

Socrates stated that every man is dualistic: composed of ___ and ___.

• Body

• Soul

• Brain

• Heart

"An unexamined life is not worth living."

• Socrates

• Plato

• St. Augustine

• René Descartes