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Philosophical Perspective of the Self Quiz

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

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1.

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

a)

To seek happiness

b)

To understand the universe

c)

To love wisdom

d)

To know thyself

2.

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

a)

Body, soul, and mind

b)

Consciousness, unconsciousness, and subconsciousness

c)

Emotion, knowledge, and desire

d)

Reason, spirit, and appetite

3.

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

a)

Justice and love

b)

Wealth and power

c)

Fame and success

d)

Pleasure and indulgence

4.

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

a)

I think, therefore, I am

b)

I doubt, therefore, I think

c)

I feel, therefore, I exist

d)

I dream, therefore, I am

5.

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

a)

By intuition and instinct

b)

By revelation and prophecy

c)

By sensation and reflection

d)

By tradition and culture

6.

What is the main venture of Socrates' philosophy?

a)

Seek happiness

b)

Understand the universe

c)

Know thyself

d)

Love wisdom

7.

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

a)

Reason

b)

Spirit

c)

Emotion

d)

Appetite

8.

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

a)

Happiness

b)

Wealth

c)

Fame

d)

Power

9.

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

a)

Spiritual enlightenment

b)

Emotional stability

c)

Physical strength

d)

Human rationality

10.

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

a)

The self is a result of genetic inheritance

b)

The self is predetermined and cannot be changed

c)

The self is innate and does not require external experiences

d)

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