philosophy 1010

Module 02/Online Resources Self-Identity.html

Survey the following resources to use in Discussions. You are not expected to read/view all of these, but you are encouraged to cite some of these in your Discussion postings.

Ancient Theories on the Soul

• Read and review these Ancient Theories on the soul.

• Review this outline of Aristotle's view of the soul.

• Video: See this video lecture on Plato's Three-Part Soul. (14:39)

• Video: See this video lecture on Aristotle on the Soul. (10:38)

Self-Identity: What is the Nature of the Self?

• See these theories of Self-Knowledge in philosophy.

• Read this summary of  Hume on Personal Identity

• What is Locke's theory about knowledge of the self.

• Video: See this video lecture on Locke on Personal Identity. (11:30)
• Video: Watch this video on Who Am I? (7:46)

Mind/Body Dualism

• Find out about Descartes and the Mind-Body Distinction.

• What is Solipsism or the Problem of Other Minds?

• See this article on Phenomenological Approaches to Self-Consciousness.

• Video: Watch this video on Mind-Body Dualism. (8:24)

• Video: Watch this Crash Course in Personal Identity. (8:32)

• Video: See these Arguments against Personal Identity. (9:43)

(Learning Objectives Supported: 1a, 1b, 4b)