The Self, Society, and Culture

These vocabulary flashcards cover the philosophical, sociological, anthropological, psychological, and cross-cultural perspectives of 'The Self' based on the provided lecture transcript.

Socrates

The first philosopher to question the self, who believed the true task of the philosopher is to know oneself and that "The unexamined life is not worth living."

Rational Soul

One of Plato's three components of the soul that governs intellect and reasoning.

Spirited Soul

One of Plato's three components of the soul that governs emotions, passion, and courage.

Appetitive Soul

One of Plato's three components of the soul that governs basic physical desires.

Augustine

A medieval philosopher who framed the self within Christianity, viewing man as bifurcated with a body bound to die and a soul anticipating eternal spiritual bliss with God.