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Understanding

the Self
Chapter 1

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Understanding the Self
 The course includes three parts:
1. The self from various perspectives
2. Unpacking the self
3. Managing and caring for the Self

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The self from various
perspectives

 Philosophical
 Sociological
 Anthropological
 Psychological
 Eastern and Western Perspective

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Unpacking the Self

 Physical Self
 Sexual Self
 Material/Economic Self
 Spiritual Self
 Political
 Digital Self

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Managing and caring for the
Self

 Learning to be a better students


 Taking charge of one’s health
 Bonus lesson: How to plan your finances

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Self
 Know thyself
 The self is your main companion in living this world.
 Who you are, who you want to be, who want society
wants you to be, and who you can be are some of the
ideas we will explore.

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Philosophical Perspective of the Self

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Ancient Greek
Philosopher

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Socrates

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PLATO

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PLATO

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Aristotle

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Aristotle

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Medieval Philosophy

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St. Augustine

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St. Augustine

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St. Augustine

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Modern Philosophy

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Rene Descartes

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