LastName: Cabical FirstName: Angel Roshni M.I.

: Ogoy Course/year/section: BSCPE1A

Assignment 1: identify the philosopher who proposed the particular view of self-presented in the first column. Then, examine your personal view
about the nature of self and indicate whether you believe or not in that philosophical view of the self. If you believe, recall an important experience
you have had which relates to it. If you do not believe, explain your disbelief. How do you think your experiences or disbelief affects your selfhood?
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Philosophical Philosopher Believe it or Related Life Experiences Reasons why I do Effects on my Selfhood.
NOT. (Write B
view of the Self not believe
if you
believe and N
if you do not
believe)

Man is viewed as Knowing that God's spirit dwells

WHOLE with As a Christian, I believe that God’s inside me, I learned that having
spiritual and spirit dwells within my soul. God spiritual attributes is really valuable.
St. Thomas Aquinas B
physical attributes. created my body with his spirit, which God has given me this body and soul,
also runs through my soul. so I must worship him and surrender
all to him.

THE SELF IS Being conscious is demonstrated by

CONSCOUSNESS the fact that we are awake. We are The experiences I've had and will
John Locke B conscious of our surroundings, our have will help shape and mold me
actions, and our feelings, which leads for the rest of my life.
to us learning more about ourselves.

“THE SOUL IS THE One cannot distinguish between

I have the decision whether I will do
ESSENCE OF THE SELF” self and soul in the same way
what is right or what is bad since I
Aristotle N that one cannot distinguish
have the intellect to make my own
between the world and The
decisions.
God.

Cogito ergo sum Rene Descartes B Me resolving problems and convincing I learned to be cautious about who
 others that togetherness is more vital or what I surrounded myself with,
than our differing viewpoints. because everything I see or feel has
the potential to affect my good and
negative ideas.

“WE CONSTRUCT Many societal forces affect on our own

I became more conscious of the
THE SELF views about self and identity; among
reality. When you are conscious, it is
these effects are those who present us
Immanuel Kant B impossible to feel sorry for yourself.
with unfamiliar thoughts with which to
We may pity ourselves and each
examine our beliefs about who or
other far more easily as individuals.
what we may truly be.

THE SELF IS THE Behavior communicates with others.

I must be mindful of my actions since
WAY PEOPLE For example, if he or she continues to
Gilbert Ryle B my behavior represent who am I or
BEHAVE” smile, that person is optimistic or a
myself.
positive one.

“an unexamined life To achieve this high state, our spirit

I learnt never to allow ignorance get
is not worth living” strives for wisdom and perfection. For
the best of you. If you don't know
example, if you didn't completely
Socrates B what you're talking about, don't be
comprehend your discussion, don't be
afraid to ask for help from others so
hesitant to ask for further
that we can all learn something new.
explanations of the topic.

“I am doubting, I can complain about what I've read in

therefore I am”. my friends' social media posts if I have the ability to reason out what I
Rene Descartes B
they're spreading fake news, since I want to say.
know what's right and wrong.

“THE SELF IS THE BRAIN Our brain and body are not
Physical body does not determine
inseparable. For example, how I dress
Paul Churchland B who I am; rather, what is in my head
does not define me; rather, it is the
defines who I am.
thoughts in my mind that define me.
 “the self is an A task is a task. For example, suppose
immortal soul” my professor assigned me an God gave my existence a justice
assignment but I’m on an unexpected therefore I must live with a purpose
Plato B
trip. Whatever occurs, I must satisfy and always remember that good is
the deadlines that have been assigned above God.
to me.

THE SELF IS My knowledge originates from the

EMBODIED Our body will not operate or move inner realm of subjective
Maurice Merleau-
SUBJECTIVITY B until our brain says or commands it to, phenomena of experience, of which I
Ponty
as the two are inseparable. am aware in everything inside its
consciousness.

“THERE IS NO SELF” When people evaluate their

experience's content, they will notice
that it is only sensations and ideas that
Unless people speak with me, my
result from imagination. For example,
David Hume B imagination moves and shapes their
my initial impression of my new
personal identity.
classmate from another region is that
she is silent because she does not
speak to us.

“THE SELF IS We beings are naturally inquisitive and

As a result of being conscious when I
MULTILAYERED eager to find answers. For example,
made a mistake, I should not repeat
Sigmund Freud B we are only human beings who make
it since I should not repeat my own
mistakes. As a result, we are aware
mistakes twice.
that we made a mistake.