UNDERSELF - CAUSE I NEED TO UNDERSTAND MYSELF

What is Socrates' core philosophy about living a fulfilled life?

An unexamined life is not worth living.

What method did Socrates use to promote critical thinking?

The Socratic Method, a dialogue-based, question-and-answer technique.

According to Plato, what constitutes the dichotomy of the self?

The self is composed of a body and a soul, with the soul being the true, permanent self.

What metaphor did Plato use to illustrate human perception of reality?

The Allegory of the Cave.

How did Saint Augustine reconcile faith with philosophy?

He combined Christian teachings with Greek (Platonic) philosophy.

What theory of personal identity did John Locke propose?

Personal identity is based on consciousness and memory, not a permanent soul.

What is the concept of Eliminative Materialism by Paul and Patricia Churchland?

It rejects dualism and posits the self as a biological phenomenon of the brain.

What did Maurice Merleau-Ponty assert about the self and the body?

The self cannot be separated from the body; we are our bodies.

What are the four main characteristics of Modernity according to Anthony Giddens?

Industrialism, Capitalism, Institutions of Surveillance, and Dynamism.

What are the two types of social groups described in the notes?

Organic Group and Rational Group.

According to George Herbert Mead, how does the self develop?

The self develops through social interactions and internalizing the expectations of others.

What are the two facets of the self according to George Herbert Mead?

The 'Me' (socialized self) and the 'I' (unsocialized self).

What defines individualism in Western cultures?

Focus on independence, personal achievement, and self-actualization.

What concept does collectivism in Eastern cultures emphasize?

Interdependence, group harmony, and community well-being.

What does the Hindu concept of Atman refer to?

The true self, which is immortal and ultimately identical to the universal soul, Brahman.

What does Buddhism teach about the concept of self?

Anatta (No-Self) states that the self is an illusion without a permanent soul.

What are the core components of Carl Rogers' self-concept theory?

Real Self, Ideal Self, Congruence, and Incongruence.

What is self-esteem defined as?

An individual's overall subjective evaluation of their own worth.

What are the four core properties of human agency according to Albert Bandura?

Intentionality, Forethought, Self-Reactiveness, and Self-Reflectiveness.

What are the three types of agency defined by Albert Bandura?

Personal Agency, Proxy Agency, and Collective Agency.