NAME: Catherine Red Villante Exercise 1

SECTION: 1-AIS-1 PROF. ANGAY

Directions: Give one situational example for each of the communication models. Write your answer at
the back of this paper or use a separate sheet if needed.

Shannon - Weaver Communication Lasswell’s Communication Model Gerbner General Model

Model
Gilbert Ryle's Concept of the Self

Gilbert Ryle was a British philosopher who proposed a critique of the traditional understanding of the self in his book "The
Concept of Mind" published in 1949. Ryle argued against the Cartesian dualistic view that separates the mind and body,
proposing instead a theory known as "logical behaviorism" or "the ghost in the machine."
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gilbert_Ryle

Ryle rejected the idea that the mind is a separate entity from the body, emphasizing that mental states are not private, inner
experiences but rather observable behaviors and dispositions. He criticized the notion of a "ghost in the machine" by
suggesting that mental processes are not separate from physical actions but are instead inseparable aspects of human
behavior.

According to Ryle, the self is not a distinct entity or inner substance but rather a collection of behaviors, dispositions, and
abilities that manifest in our actions. He argued that mental states and processes should be understood in terms of how they
are expressed through observable behaviors and interactions with the world.

Ryle's concept of the self challenges the traditional understanding of the mind-body dualism and highlights the importance of
focusing on observable behaviors and actions rather than positing a separate mental realm. This perspective has had a
significant impact on the philosophy of mind and has influenced subsequent theories of consciousness and selfhood.