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Name
A signifier that represents an individual but does not define their essence.
Self
The distinct and continuously evolving identity of a person, separate from their name.
Self-discovery
The journey everyone undertakes to understand their own identity and essence.
Philosophy
The love of wisdom and pursuit of knowledge, originating from the Greek words "Philo" and "Sophia."
Ideals
Standards and beliefs that describe behavior and thought.
Legitimacy Investigation
Rational argumentation concerning concepts, implications, reality, knowledge, and morality.
Socrates
A philosopher who emphasized self-knowledge as the essence of philosophy.
Plato
Philosopher who defined the soul as having three components:Appetitive, Rational, and Spirited.
Appetitive
The part of the soul representing desires and basic needs, such as hunger and thirst.
Rational
The component of the soul that represents reason and intellect, guiding decision-making.
Spirited
The aspect of the soul associated with emotions and willpower, linked to courage and ambition.
"The unexamined life"
A quote by Socrates highlighting the importance of self-reflection.
St
Philosopher who connected happiness with virtuous living and love for others.
Thomas Aquinas
Defined man as a combination of matter and form, emphasizing the essence of the soul.
Descartes
Introduced the phrase "Cogito Ergo Sum," meaning "I think, therefore I am."
Immanuel Kant
Differentiated between the inner and outer self, focusing on apperception.
David Hume
Philosopher who argued that all knowledge is derived from human senses.
John Locke
Introduced the concept of Tabula Rasa, suggesting that external objects shape perceptions.
Gilbert Ryle
Denied the existence of a non-physical self, emphasizing observable behaviors.
Maurice Merleau-Ponty
Emphasized the inseparability of mind and body, viewing the body as essential to existence.
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