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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
Personal Reflection (3 minutes): Close eyes and ask, “Who am I beyond my name, age, or roles?”
Self Spectrum Activity (5 minutes): Choose a stance on whether the self is constant or constantly changing.
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:
Authenticity and Effort (40%) - Genuine reflection in all components.
Engagement with Philosophy (20%) - Connect personal reflections with philosophical ideas.
Clarity and Depth (20%) - Detailed responses in journal and essay.
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.