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Self

Refers to a person’s essential being that distinguishes them from others, encompassing thoughts, feelings, and experiences.

Self-Awareness

The clear perception of one's personality, strengths, weaknesses, thoughts, beliefs, and emotions.

Socrates

He believed in the evolving nature of the self and the importance of self-examination. famously stated, "The unexamined life is not worth living."

Plato

Proposed a dualistic view of human nature, separating the body and soul.

Aristotle:

Believed in the unity of body and soul, stating, "Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom."

Rene Descartes

Proposed mind-body dualism, asserting that the self is a thinking being, encapsulated in his phrase, "Cogito ergo sum" (I think, therefore I am).

Social Comparison Theory

comparing our traits and social status with others, leading to upward or downward comparisons.

Dualism

The belief that humans consist of two distinct parts: the body (mortal) and the soul (immortal).

Social Actor

The self is shaped by social interactions and the roles individuals play in different contexts.

Motivated Agent

The self is an active agent that sets goals and directs future actions based on personal desires and motivations.

Autobiographical Author

The self is shaped by personal history and experiences, emphasizing the role of narrative in identity formation.

David Hume

Suggested that the self is a collection of changing experiences, with no permanent identity.

Emmanuel Kant

Stated that a mind organizes impressions from the external world, contributing to the self.

Physical, Mental, Social, Moral, Spiritual, Creative. (PMSMSC)

The 6 Dimensions of Man

Cogito ergo sum

menaing- i think therefore i am

Comparing yourself with people higher

Upward social Comparison

Comparing yourself to people less fortunate

downward social comparison

spending time alone, expressing the real you, taking responsibility for your life, and facing fears.

methods to know yourself deeply

Humanitas

refers to human nature and the general culture of the mind, often defined as any human being endowed with reason.

social actor, motivated agent, autobiographical author

three basic representations of the self

self-concept

An individual's beliefs and ideas about themselves, including strengths, weaknesses, values, and goals.

self-esteem

A person's sense of self-worth and belief in their abilities.

material self

The aspect of self that relates to physical possessions and material wealth.

spiritual self

The aspect of self that relates to one's beliefs, values, and sense of purpose.

political self

relates to one's beliefs and involvement in political matters.

moral self

relates to one's ethical beliefs and values.

digital self

represented in digital spaces and online identities.

Body & Soul

two components of a person according to Socrates

St. Augustine

He agreed that humans have a bifurcated nature, with an imperfect aspect in this world and a soul capable of immortality.

St. Thomas Aquinas

believed that humans are composed of matter (body) and form (soul), and that the self is oriented towards goodness, truth, and beauty.

Jiddu Krishnamurti

He states that self-knowledge has no end and is like an endless river, providing clarity.

Gilbert Ryle

emphasized that behaviors manifest in daily life are what truly matter in understanding a person

Marleau-Ponty

believed that the mind and body are so intertwined that they cannot be separated.

Physical Form

describes human anatomy and physiology.

Mental Form

includes thinking, imagination, intellect, memory, moods, feelings, and self-pride.

Social Form

focuses on the social aspect of man, including activities and the structure of human institutions.

Moral Form

relates to ethics and the power of discernment in making moral decisions.

Spiritual Form

pertains to one's faith and beliefs.

Creative Form

describes individuality and the uniqueness of each person.