Activity

Philosophical Perspective

I.Introduction : A search for answers to the nature of the self and the
qualities that define it can be traced back to the great philosophers.
Philosophy employs the inquisitive mind to discover the ultimate causes, reasons
and principles of everything. It goes beyond scientific investigation by exploring all
areas knowledge such as religion, psychology, politics, physics and even medicine.
Hence , the etymological definition of philosophy “Love of wisdom “ could pertain to the
desire for truth by formulating never ending questions to provide answers to every
inquiry about the nature human existence

I. Objectives
At the end of this activity, you can:
1. Explain why it is essential to understand the self
2. Describe and discuss the different notions of the self from the points-of
view of the various philosophers across time and place
3. Compare and contrast how the self has been represented in different
philosophical schools
4. Examine one’s self against the different views of self that were discussed
in the class
5. Develop your own philosophy of the self

I. Concept/s Explanation
Identify at least 3 philosophers who proposed the particular view of self presented
in the lecture. Indicate whether you agree or not. Provide your Critique.
Philosophic Agree/ Critique
Philosophe al View of Disagre
r Self e
The act of Agree -
Rene thinking Thinking Self- consciousness can
Descartes about the of be understood as an
self-of being oneself awareness of oneself
conscious- is is a that shows how we act
in its proof decision when we are conscious
there is self without about ourself
help
from
other
people

Man can be Agree-

St. divided into without Man is divided into two
Augustine body and soul in halves where the soul
soul, and no the body is an immortal soul and
doubts the life will body as a material
soul is more not exist where soul manifest
real and the body and conrols it
important

Man is a Agree-
 Aristotle creation in All of us Objects would not be
the same way are created without having
as are all equally a purpose prior to the
other objects made by creation
in the God by
universe different
purpose
in this
World

A). Identify philosophy

A. What is your Philosophy in Life?

MY PHILOSOPHY IN LIFE

My philosophy in life is that you should live while you are alive and you
should give others that same privilege. We shouldn’t judge people for the
choices they make, because we all make bad decisions. You should do
what you want with your life, as long as it makes you happy and causes no
harm to others. Happiness is all we can hope for in this world and we
have to strive to achieve it. We should help people when we can and
graciously accept failures when we have to.

Being a good person means being a considerate person who thinks about
the consequences of their decisions and the effects of their actions on
others. Good people take care of themselves and their friends and try to
make personal relationships a priority. Good people also tend to take the
high road and be the bigger person in an argument. Generally, they will
work to meet important deadlines and be helpful when they can. They try
to succeed and take their work very seriously. They are good friends to
others and try to treat everyone with respect.