1L1M Understanding the self
• is called the mother of all disciplines because all fields of
study began as philosophical discourses. Ancient philosophers attempted to explain natural and social phenomena, coming up to their own definitions of how the world works and what factors contribute to such phenomena.
• It was also inevitable to come up with various conceptions of what it means to be human, and the different definitions of the self.
Philosophy
is the condition of identity that makes one subject of experience
distinct from all others. It is sometimes understood as the unified being essentially connected to consciousness, awareness and agency (rational choice).
Self
believes that there is no thing such as innate knowledge;
instead knowledge is derived from EXPERIENCE- either perceived by the five senses or processed with the brain
Empiricism
believe that innate knowledge exist and it has different sources. It explains self from standpoint of what is “ideal” and “true” not felt by the senses or body. Conclusions are derived through logic and reasoning
Rationalism
is known for the phrase “Know thy Self”.
He uses the “Socratic Method” (the dialogue between the soul and it self) to know more about self. He also believes that Knowledge is inherent to man
Socrates
believed that the self is the soul and that man is a soul who uses a body.
Plato
part of the soul that drives man to experience thirst, hunger, and other physical wants.
Appetitive Part
part of the soul that makes man assert abomination and anger. It is the seat of EMOTIONS (i.e. anger, fear, hatred, jealousy).
Spiritual Part