SOCSCI2
PHILOSOPHY
- Derived from the Greek term “philo”
which means – love and “sophia” –
wisdom.
Fundamental questions of human existence.
“Who am I?’
SOCRATES’ CONCEPT OF THE SELF
Socrates
- An ancient Greek philosopher who
believed that people should live virtuous
lives.
- Father of Western Philosophy
- Socrates believed humans have both a
physical body and an immortal soul.
Immortal Soul
- Survives beyond the death of the body.
Reality is dualistic, a dichotomous realm:
oThe physical world is changeable,
imperfect, and transient.
oThe ideal realm is unchanging,
eternal, and immortal.
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MODULE 1 – THE SELF: ACCORDING
TO PHILOSOPHICAL PERSPECTIVE
Philosophy
Socrates
Plato
St. Augustine of Hippo
René Descartes
John Locke
David Hume
Immanuel Kant
Sigmund Freud
Gilber Ryle
Paul Churchland
Edmun Husseri
Maurice Merleau-Ponty
