UNDERSTANDING
THE SELF
RONALYN G. AREGLADO, LPT
Instructor
Understanding the Self
-It is designed to help the students understand the nature
of identity including factors that influence and shape
personal identity.
-It emphasizes the integration of personal daily
experiences of the students with their learning
experiences inside the classroom to encourage them to
improve themselves for a better quality of life.
FIRST CHAPTER
Enables the students to understand the construct of the self
from the various disciplinal perspectives: philosophy,
sociology, anthropology, and psychology including the more
traditional division between the East and the West.
SECOND CHAPTER
Deals with some of the various aspects that make up the
self like the biological self, the material self, the political self,
and the digital self.
THIRD CHAPTER
Provide a discussion on some issues or concern for young
students these days, which are learning, goal setting, and
stress.
Grading System
Attendance and Behavior 10%
Written Output 20%
Performance/ Exam 40%
Major Exam 30%
Lesson 1:
The Self from Various Philosophical Perspectives
Activity What is Philosophy and Application and
Philosophy? the Self Assessment
Lesson Objectives:
-explain why it is essential to understand self
-discuss the different concepts of the self from the
philosophical perspective
-differentiate the various concepts of the self and identify
their similarities
-examine one’s self against the different views of self that
were discussed in class
Philosophy is about…
Finding answers to serious questions about ourselves and
about the world we live in:
❑What is morally right or wrong? And why?
❑What is a good life?
❑Does God exist?
❑What is the mind?
Questioning and existing knowledge and institutions to get
closer to the truth
What will you get out of Philosophy?
❑ Critical Thinking
❑ Argument Skills
❑ Communication
❑ Reasoning
❑ Analysis
❑ Problem Solving
What will you get out of Philosophy?
Which allow you to:
❑ Justify your opinions
❑ Spot a bad argument, no matter what the topic
❑ Explain to people why they are wrong and you are right
❑ Philosophy basically teaches you to think!
“Know Thyself”
- Socrates
Philosophers agree that self-knowledge is a
prerequisite to a happy and meaningful life.
Application and Assessment
In your own words, state what “self” is for each of the
following philosophers. After doing so, explain how
your concept of “self’ is compatible with how they
conceived of the “self”.
1. Socrates
2. Plato
3. Aristotle
4. Augustine
5. Des Cartes
6. Hume
7. Ryle
8. Merleau-Ponty