GEC1-LESSON 1

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.