UTS REVIEWER
Self vs. Identity
UNIT 1
Issues in Understanding the Self Self
- Scholars and philosophers try to - The whole person — thoughts,
explain what the self is and how it feelings, and awareness.
develops.Three major issues. - The self is the entire person of
1. Nature vs. Nurture an individual and the
2. Self vs. Identity relationship of one's knowledge,
3. Uni vs. Multi Dimensionality of values, and experiences.
the Self
Identity
Nature vs. Nurture - The characteristics that make a
person unique.
Nature - Includes:
- Refers to biological or genetic ● Beliefs
factors. ● Personality
- Traits passed from parents ● Values
● Heredity ● Roles in society
● Biological characteristics Example:
● Physical traits ● Student
● Some abilities or ● Filipino
intelligence ● Athlete
Example: ● Artist
Height, eye color, natural talent.
DIFFERENCES
Nurture Self Identity
- Refers to environmental and
social influences. - Whole - Characteris
● Family person tics of a
● Culture person
● Society - Inner - How a
● Education awareness person is
● Friends recognized
Example:
How you behave because of your
upbringing.
A person’s self is formed by both
nature and nurture.
, Uni vs. Multi Dimensionality of the 3. Hereditary Factor
Self Traits inherited from parents.
Examples:
Uni-dimensional - height
- Self is explained by only one - skin color
factor. - intelligence
Example: - physical features
Only biology determines personality.
4. Person-Volition Factor
Multi-dimensional - Personal choices and free will.
- Self is influenced by many - This refers to a person’s decision
factors. to shape their own identity.
Examples: Example: Choosing your career or
● society beliefs.
● environment
● heredity UNIT 2
● personal choice Philosophy of the Self
- Philosophy studies the nature of
Factors of the Self the self using different ideas from
(Multidimensionality) philosophers.
1. Social Factor The self is often connected to:
- Influence of people around - consciousness
us. - awareness
Examples: - rational thinking
- family
- friends Major Philosophers and Their Ideas
- organizations
- social groups. Socrates
2. Environmental Factor - Key Idea: "Know thyself."
- Influence of the place or - Self-knowledge leads to wisdom.
surroundings. - The real self is the soul, not the
Includes: body.
● culture Plato
● community - Student of Socrates.
● climate - Believed in Dualism:
● location Two worlds:
Example: Growing up in a city may 1. Physical world (body)
make someone competitive. 2. Ideal world (mind or soul)
The true self is the mind/soul.
Self vs. Identity
UNIT 1
Issues in Understanding the Self Self
- Scholars and philosophers try to - The whole person — thoughts,
explain what the self is and how it feelings, and awareness.
develops.Three major issues. - The self is the entire person of
1. Nature vs. Nurture an individual and the
2. Self vs. Identity relationship of one's knowledge,
3. Uni vs. Multi Dimensionality of values, and experiences.
the Self
Identity
Nature vs. Nurture - The characteristics that make a
person unique.
Nature - Includes:
- Refers to biological or genetic ● Beliefs
factors. ● Personality
- Traits passed from parents ● Values
● Heredity ● Roles in society
● Biological characteristics Example:
● Physical traits ● Student
● Some abilities or ● Filipino
intelligence ● Athlete
Example: ● Artist
Height, eye color, natural talent.
DIFFERENCES
Nurture Self Identity
- Refers to environmental and
social influences. - Whole - Characteris
● Family person tics of a
● Culture person
● Society - Inner - How a
● Education awareness person is
● Friends recognized
Example:
How you behave because of your
upbringing.
A person’s self is formed by both
nature and nurture.
, Uni vs. Multi Dimensionality of the 3. Hereditary Factor
Self Traits inherited from parents.
Examples:
Uni-dimensional - height
- Self is explained by only one - skin color
factor. - intelligence
Example: - physical features
Only biology determines personality.
4. Person-Volition Factor
Multi-dimensional - Personal choices and free will.
- Self is influenced by many - This refers to a person’s decision
factors. to shape their own identity.
Examples: Example: Choosing your career or
● society beliefs.
● environment
● heredity UNIT 2
● personal choice Philosophy of the Self
- Philosophy studies the nature of
Factors of the Self the self using different ideas from
(Multidimensionality) philosophers.
1. Social Factor The self is often connected to:
- Influence of people around - consciousness
us. - awareness
Examples: - rational thinking
- family
- friends Major Philosophers and Their Ideas
- organizations
- social groups. Socrates
2. Environmental Factor - Key Idea: "Know thyself."
- Influence of the place or - Self-knowledge leads to wisdom.
surroundings. - The real self is the soul, not the
Includes: body.
● culture Plato
● community - Student of Socrates.
● climate - Believed in Dualism:
● location Two worlds:
Example: Growing up in a city may 1. Physical world (body)
make someone competitive. 2. Ideal world (mind or soul)
The true self is the mind/soul.
