Philosophy For Our Times Catching Sight of Our Self | Iain McGilchrist, Betty Sue Flowers, Anil Ananthaswamy, and Bence Nanay
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Feb 7, 2023 AI Snips
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Self-Knowledge and Growth
- The self is not a static entity but a continuous process of growth and development.
- Self-knowledge is crucial for personal well-being and societal contribution.
Tripartite Self
- We can know aspects of our "selves," but the self is complex and tripartite: being, the bundler, and stories.
- The "bundler" is a construct of sensations and memories, while "stories" shape our happiness.
Self-Knowledge as a Cognitive Process
- Self-knowledge is a cognitive process, and individuals vary in their ability.
- Understanding the self involves exploring the perceived unity of experience, both synchronically and diachronically.