Question 1

Compare and contrast Hume's views on the nature of the self with the views of Schopenhauer. What does each of them say happens to the self when a person dies? What do you think will happen to your self when you die? On what grounds, do you hold these beliefs?

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Question 2

Carefully explain the disagreement between Thrasymachos and Philalethes in Schopenhauer's dialogue. Which of these characters represents Schopenhauer's position? Which of them comes closer to your own views?

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Question 3

Carefully explain two of the arguments that Socrates/Plato uses to prove the immortality of the soul. Do you find either or both of these arguments convincing? Why or why not?

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Question 4

Why, according to Socrates/Plato, will a true philosopher welcome death? What does he think happens to us when we die? Do you agree with Socrates/Plato on these points? Why or why not?

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Question 5

What, according to Descartes, are the essential differences between soul and body? What are his principal reasons for believing that these differences exist? Do you believe that the soul and body differ essentially? If so, what are your reasons for believing that they do?

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Question 6

Write a brief dialogue between Descartes and Plato in which you clearly illustrate the similarities and differences between their views on the nature of the soul and body. Then introduce yourself as a character in the dialogue and critically evaluate both of their positions in light of your own beliefs about the nature of the soul and body.

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Question 7

Carefully describe the nature of the split-brain cases that are discussed by Parfit. Why does Parfit believe that these cases support the Bundle Theory? Do you agree with Parfit's reasoning on this matter? Why or why not?

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Question 8

Clearly differentiate what Parfit calls the Ego Theory from what he calls the Bundle Theory. Name two philosophers who have defended the Ego Theory and two philosophers who have defended the Bundle Theory.

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Question 9

Carefully describe Foucault's views on the origin and nature of the soul. Why, according to Foucault, did the soul originate? Do you agree with what Foucault says about the soul? Why or why not?

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Question 10

Carefully define the following terms as they are used by Foucault: microphysics of power and power-knowledge. Then describe one of the traditional views about the relationship of power and knowledge that Foucault rejects, and explain why he rejects this view.

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Question 11

Carefully explain Sheets-Johnstone's account of how females become docile bodies. With which of her points do you most agree? With which of her points do you least agree?

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Question 12

Compare and contrast what Sheet-Johnstone says about female embodiment with what Foucault says about human embodiment. How do you own views about embodiment compare with/differ from their views?

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Question 13

Briefly summarize the significant events that take place in Dennett's story "Where am I?" With what dilemma is Dennett faced at the end of the story? What are the principal philosophical conclusions that Dennett derives from his story?

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Question 14

Compare and contrast Dennett's views on the self with the views of Parfit. Describe two of the hypothetical or science fiction examples used by Parfit to explain and/or support his position. Then describe two of the hypothetical or science fiction examples used by Dennett.

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Question 15

Describe the journey that Zarathustra makes in the Prologue to Thus Spoke Zarathustra. What are three of the insights or revelations that he has during this journey?

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Question 16

Carefully explain the following terms as they are used by Nietzsche: superman, last man, camel, lion, and child. Then evaluate his use of each of these terms from your own perspective on the nature of human existence.

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Question 17

Name and carefully describe the nature of the three mental agencies that Freud identifies. How do these agencies interact with one another in a psychologically well-adjusted person? What, according to Freud, causes a person to become neurotic?

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Question 18

Carefully explain what Freud says about the following concepts: infantile sexuality, penis envy, and the Oedipus complex. To what extent do you agree with what Freud says about each of these concepts?

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Question 19

After briefly explaining what Mead means by the self, carefully describe Mead's account of how the self arises. How do your views about the nature of your own self compare with/differ from what Mead says about the self?

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Question 20

Compare and contrast Mead's views on the nature of human existence with the views of Freud. Then critically evaluate both views in light of your own thinking about the nature of human existence.

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Quiz 1: Self, Mind, and Body