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Delve into the philosophical inquiries of "What is the Self?" and "What does it mean to be a person?" Discover insights from Socrates, Descartes, and modern perspectives on identity and relationships. Explore the links between mind, will, emotions, and personhood. Reflect on the continuity of self over time and the essence of personal relationships. Unravel the complexities of free will, love, and the soul in defining individual uniqueness.
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What is The Self? • Socrates: “Know thyself.” • Descartes: “I think; therefore I am.” • Is there really a Self? • Is Self the same as Person? • Ship of Theseus • Am I the same person I was 20 years ago? • https://class.coursera.org/knowthyself-001/lecture/237 • http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-self-illusion/201205/what-is-the-self-illusion
Self and Personhood • What does it mean to be a person? • http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Personhood • To be a person means to have the capacity to have personal relationships with others. • To have personal relationships with others you must have a mind, a will, and emotions. • Does one have to have a mind or soul distinct from the brain to have free will? To have genuine love relationships? • http://www.seamla.org/personhood.pdf
Why I Am who I am • G + E + C + G = ME