UTS-LESSON-1-CHAP-1

Page 1: Introduction to Skills and God’s Calling

• Reference to Exodus 35:35 regarding craftsmanship.

• Key Points:

  • God equips individuals with necessary skills for assigned tasks.

  • Example: Bezalel and Ohaliab, artisans for the Tabernacle.

  • Feeling overwhelmed is common, but God's presence empowers us.

  • Problems and struggles are part of the journey, but God aids us in fulfilling our purpose.

Page 2: Chapter Title

• Defining the Self: Personal and Developmental Perspectives

Page 3: Lesson Objectives

• Understand the importance of self-awareness.

• Discuss various philosophical perspectives on the self.

• Compare and contrast self-representations across different philosophical schools.

• Reflect on one's own identity in relation to these views.

Page 4: Introduction

• Focus on the self and identity.

Page 5: Significance of Names

• Names symbolize our identity.

• Inscribed even on gravestones, indicating a lasting bond.

Page 6: The Nature of Self

• Name is not equivalent to the person; it's merely a signifier.

• The self is continuously molded and developed, not static.

Page 7: Self-Discovery

• Question: Have you truly discovered your self?

Page 8: Activity 1 - Self Knowledge

• Title: Do You Truly Know Yourself?

• Completion noted.

Page 9: Activity 2 - The "Mirror of the Self"

Page 10: Instructions for Reflection Activity

1. Personal Reflection (3 minutes): Close eyes and ask, “Who am I beyond my name, age, or roles?”

2. Self Spectrum Activity (5 minutes): Choose a stance on whether the self is constant or constantly changing.

3. Quick Share (5 minutes): Discuss reasons for position and future self expectations.

Page 11: Philosophers

• Overview of philosophical discussions on the self.

Page 12: Socrates' Perspective

• Socrates focused on self-knowledge.

• Affirmation: Unexamined life is not worth living.

• Asserts man comprises body and soul.

Page 13: Plato's Contributions

• Plato, a student of Socrates, supported duality of body and soul.

• Identified three components of the soul: rational, spirited, and appetitive.

• Emphasized harmony among soul parts for justice.

Page 14: Augustine’s View

• Man has a bifurcated nature:

  • An imperfect earthly aspect and a divine connection capable of immortality.

Page 15: Aquinas’ Integration

• Influenced by Aristotle’s ideas, sees man as matter and form:

  • Matter: Common substance (body).

  • Form: Essence that defines a being.

Page 16: Descartes' Dualism

• Father of Modern Philosophy: Mind and body concept.

• Critical reflection on beliefs; doubt of infallibility.

• Famous quote: "Cogito, ergo sum" (I think, therefore I am).

Page 17: Thought and Existence

• Clarification of cogito (the thinking self) vs. the body as a machine.

Page 18: Hume's Empiricism

• Hume challenges the notion of the self as an entity beyond body.

• Argues that the self is a bundle of perceptions.

Page 19: Impressions vs. Ideas

• Impressions: Core experiences (e.g., cold sensation from ice).

• Ideas: Copies of impressions, less vivid (e.g., imagined love).

Page 20: Hume on Perception

• The self as a collection of perceptions in constant flux.

• Critique of the unified self idea; reality is a combination of experiences.

Page 21: Kantian Framework

• Kant argues perceptions are organized through a regulating principle.

• Mind synthesizes experiences and knowledge; essential for self-recognition.

Page 22: Self as Organizer of Knowledge

• The self enables organization of impressions; it’s vital for knowledge acquisition and personality.

Page 23: Ryle’s Behavioral Perspective

• Focus on observable behavior in understanding self.

Page 24: Ryle’s Analogy of Self

• Searching for the self is like looking for the university; the self is constituted by actions and experiences.

Page 25: Merleau-Ponty’s Embodiment

• Mind and body are intricately linked; all experiences are embodied and inseparable.

Page 26: Body's Role in Existence

• Our thoughts, emotions, and experiences are unified through our living bodies.

Page 27: Creative Personal Artifact Assignment

• Task: Create an artifact representing self-discovery (artwork, collage).

• Deadline: Next meeting.

Page 28: Assignment #1 - Creative Self-Expression

Evaluation Criteria:

1. Authenticity and Effort (40%) - Genuine reflection in all components.

2. Engagement with Philosophy (20%) - Connect personal reflections with philosophical ideas.

3. Clarity and Depth (20%) - Detailed responses in journal and essay.

4. Creativity and Expression (20%) - Artifact reflects personal thought and effort.

Page 29: Identity and Creation

• Affirmation: Identity crafted by the Creator.

Page 30: Philippians 1:6

• Encouragement: Confidence in the Creator's work until completion.