Philosophical Perspective of the Self Quiz

According to Socrates, what is the imperative or command to evaluate our strengths and limitations?

• To seek happiness

• To understand the universe

• To love wisdom

• To know thyself

What are the three elements of the human psyche according to Plato's concept of the self?

• Body, soul, and mind

• Consciousness, unconsciousness, and subconsciousness

• Emotion, knowledge, and desire

• Reason, spirit, and appetite

According to St. Augustine, what is the fundamental rule in living a happy life?

• Justice and love

• Wealth and power

• Fame and success

• Pleasure and indulgence

What is the famous dictum of Rene Descartes that becomes important in understanding the self?

• I think, therefore, I am

• I doubt, therefore, I think

• I feel, therefore, I exist

• I dream, therefore, I am

According to John Locke, how do we acquire knowledge of the self?

• By intuition and instinct

• By revelation and prophecy

• By sensation and reflection

• By tradition and culture

What is the main venture of Socrates' philosophy?

• Seek happiness

• Understand the universe

• Know thyself

• Love wisdom

What does Plato consider as the most superior element of the human psyche?

• Reason

• Spirit

• Emotion

• Appetite

According to St. Augustine, what is the self in search of?

• Happiness

• Wealth

• Fame

• Power

What is the primary condition of the existence of the self according to Descartes?

• Spiritual enlightenment

• Emotional stability

• Physical strength

• Human rationality

What is the proposition of John Locke regarding the source of knowledge of the self?

• The self is a result of genetic inheritance

• The self is predetermined and cannot be changed

• The self is innate and does not require external experiences

• The self is comparable to an empty space where every day experiences contribute to the pile of knowledge