Philosophical Perspective of the Self Quiz

According to Socrates, what are the two realms that define the self?

• Soul and Spirit

• Body and Mind

• Reason and Appetite

• Physical and Ideal

What does Plato believe about the soul?

• It is mortal

• It is a physical entity

• It is the essence of the self

• It is dependent on the body

What is the goal of life according to Plato?

• To control the body

• To attain happiness by controlling reason, appetite, and spirit

• To seek knowledge

• To understand the physical realm

What is St. Augustine's view on the self?

• It is independent of God

• It has a relation to God

• It is purely physical

• It is based on reason alone

What is the famous phrase by Rene Descartes that defines self-consciousness?

• I reason, therefore I am

• I exist, therefore I think

• I think, therefore I am

• I feel, therefore I am

According to John Locke, what does personal identity depend on?

• Physical attributes

• Consciousness

• Substance

• Social interactions

What does David Hume argue about the self?

• There is no self

• The self is defined by behavior

• The self is a rational being

• The self is a product of the soul

What does Merleau-Ponty emphasize about knowledge of the self?

• It is objective

• It is based on subjective experiences

• It is independent of the body

• It is purely rational

According to Gilbert Ryle, how is the self defined?

• As a relationship between mind and body

• As a physical presence

• As behavior

• As a rational entity

What does the term 'Tabula Rasa' refer to in John Locke's philosophy?

• The mind is a blank slate at birth

• The body is a blank slate at birth

• The soul is a blank slate at birth

• The self is a blank slate at birth