1. JOHN LOCKE Personal identity possible by consciousness. Knowledge- careful observation of experience/ memories of previous experience Empiricist view- knowledge originate direct sense experience. Empiricism- sense experience is the primary source of knowledge.
2. Hume Empiricist like John. "There is no self." 2 distincts entitities Impressions- pain, pleasure Ideas- thoughts,images
3. Freud Influenced by Oedipus Complex Described the intelligence, self confidence, design or achievement and fame. 3 LAYERS OF SELF 1.ID- present at birth, Motivated by PLEASURE ENTIRELY. 2. ERGO- developed the ID (6-8 months).motivated by REALITY PRINCIPLE. 3. SUPEREGO- developed ego( 3-5 years). Unconscious and conscious. Motivated by MORALITY PRINCIPLE.
4. KANT " We construct the self" Self is unifying subject. An organizing consciousness that makes intelligent possible.
5. CHURCHLAND Contemporary American Philosopher. Health off our bodies, food that we ingest, experience we indure have an impact on our mental and emotional functioning.
6. SOCRATES Know Thyself- human must know the purpose and value of their life. Must understand the essence
7. PLATO The self is an immortal soul which exist over time 3 part souls 1. Reason 2. Physical appetite 3. Spirit or Passion
8. ST. AUGUSTINE Soul posses superiority over the Body. Body as slave of the soul. Soul makes war with the body. Body spouse of the soul. Body is united with the soul.
9. DESCARTES Founder of the Modern Philosophy. Thinking must follow a logical and rational process. Cogito Ergo sum- I think therefore am. Essence of your self is thinking thing.
10. RYLE Analytic philosopher Analyze language,solve philosophycal puzzles. The self is the way people behave. Defining self focused on OBSERVABLE BEHAVIOR.
11. MERLEAU- PONTY French philosopher. "The self embodied subjectivity" " I live in my body"- objective sort of way.
