The Philosophical Journey to
Discovering the Self
• A creative exploration of identity through the
lens of philosophy.
• Presented by: Your Name
What is the Self?
• The 'self' refers to the individual as the object
of their own reflective consciousness.
• Philosophy asks: Who am I? What makes me,
me?
Socrates – Know Thyself
• Socrates believed self-knowledge is the key to
wisdom.
• He encouraged deep questioning: 'The
unexamined life is not worth living.'
Plato – The Tripartite Soul
• Plato described the soul as having three parts:
• • Reason (mind)
• • Spirit (will/emotion)
• • Appetite (desire)
• Balance leads to harmony within the self.
Descartes – I Think, Therefore I Am
• René Descartes emphasized the role of doubt
and thinking.
• He concluded that the act of thinking proves
existence: 'Cogito, ergo sum.'
The Self in Relation to Others
• Philosophers like Martin Buber and Jean-Paul
Sartre explored the self through relationships.
• 'I-Thou' and 'I-It'—we define ourselves
through how we relate to others.
Eastern Philosophies of the Self
• Buddhism teaches that the self is an illusion
(anatta).
• Self-discovery involves letting go of ego and
embracing impermanence.
Reflection Activity
• • List three things you think define your true
self.
• • Are they constant or ever-changing?
• • How do your thoughts shape your identity?
Closing Thought
• Discovering the self is a lifelong journey.
• As we question, reflect, and grow, we move
closer to understanding who we truly are.
Quote to End With
• “He who knows others is wise; he who knows
himself is enlightened.” – Lao Tzu

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  • 1.
    The Philosophical Journeyto Discovering the Self • A creative exploration of identity through the lens of philosophy. • Presented by: Your Name
  • 2.
    What is theSelf? • The 'self' refers to the individual as the object of their own reflective consciousness. • Philosophy asks: Who am I? What makes me, me?
  • 3.
    Socrates – KnowThyself • Socrates believed self-knowledge is the key to wisdom. • He encouraged deep questioning: 'The unexamined life is not worth living.'
  • 4.
    Plato – TheTripartite Soul • Plato described the soul as having three parts: • • Reason (mind) • • Spirit (will/emotion) • • Appetite (desire) • Balance leads to harmony within the self.
  • 5.
    Descartes – IThink, Therefore I Am • René Descartes emphasized the role of doubt and thinking. • He concluded that the act of thinking proves existence: 'Cogito, ergo sum.'
  • 6.
    The Self inRelation to Others • Philosophers like Martin Buber and Jean-Paul Sartre explored the self through relationships. • 'I-Thou' and 'I-It'—we define ourselves through how we relate to others.
  • 7.
    Eastern Philosophies ofthe Self • Buddhism teaches that the self is an illusion (anatta). • Self-discovery involves letting go of ego and embracing impermanence.
  • 8.
    Reflection Activity • •List three things you think define your true self. • • Are they constant or ever-changing? • • How do your thoughts shape your identity?
  • 9.
    Closing Thought • Discoveringthe self is a lifelong journey. • As we question, reflect, and grow, we move closer to understanding who we truly are.
  • 10.
    Quote to EndWith • “He who knows others is wise; he who knows himself is enlightened.” – Lao Tzu