<p>P&amp;C review La Chouffe, a strong Belgian Blonde ale, then discuss changing ideas about the self -- what it is, and how we think about it. </p><p><br></p><p>In the ancient world, your &quot;self&quot; was more tied to your community and group. </p><p><br></p><p>Augustine updated the sense of self as a reflective, moral agent. You don&#39;t just think, you think about what you&#39;re thinking. </p><p><br></p><p>In the Protestant Reformation, the self took center stage. It was all about your own spiritual experience. </p><p><br></p><p>Decartes takes a huge step with the mind-body split. There&#39;s a &quot;you&quot; that&#39;s separate from the body. Our soul is a ghost in the machine of the body. </p><p><br></p><p>John Locke introduced the concept of the blank slate. You (or society) can affect who you become. That idea has lost a lot of its lustre as we&#39;ve realized how much of our self is genetic. </p><p><br></p><p>Is the self continuous over time? Is it an internal story: &quot;I&#39;m this kind of person&quot;? Do some people have a stronger sense or perception of self than others do? Or is the self an illusion? Some contemplatives say they can transcend the self. </p><p><br></p><p>The modern sense of self puts a huge burden on the individual. Everyone has to define what&#39;s good and decide for themselves what gives their life meaning and purpose. Is part of the reason we have so much depression and suicide? </p><p><br></p><p>Join us for a deep dive into this fascinating topic. </p><p><br></p><p>📬 Send us your thoughts: pigweedshow@gmail.com </p><p>🌐 More episodes: pigweedandcrowhill.com</p><p>👍 Like, subscribe, and tell a friend</p>

Beer and Conversation with Pigweed and Crowhill

Pigweed and Crowhill

566: Theories of the self and the modern sense of self

NOV 20, 202541 MIN
Beer and Conversation with Pigweed and Crowhill

566: Theories of the self and the modern sense of self

NOV 20, 202541 MIN

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<p>P&amp;C review La Chouffe, a strong Belgian Blonde ale, then discuss changing ideas about the self -- what it is, and how we think about it. </p><p><br></p><p>In the ancient world, your &quot;self&quot; was more tied to your community and group. </p><p><br></p><p>Augustine updated the sense of self as a reflective, moral agent. You don&#39;t just think, you think about what you&#39;re thinking. </p><p><br></p><p>In the Protestant Reformation, the self took center stage. It was all about your own spiritual experience. </p><p><br></p><p>Decartes takes a huge step with the mind-body split. There&#39;s a &quot;you&quot; that&#39;s separate from the body. Our soul is a ghost in the machine of the body. </p><p><br></p><p>John Locke introduced the concept of the blank slate. You (or society) can affect who you become. That idea has lost a lot of its lustre as we&#39;ve realized how much of our self is genetic. </p><p><br></p><p>Is the self continuous over time? Is it an internal story: &quot;I&#39;m this kind of person&quot;? Do some people have a stronger sense or perception of self than others do? Or is the self an illusion? Some contemplatives say they can transcend the self. </p><p><br></p><p>The modern sense of self puts a huge burden on the individual. Everyone has to define what&#39;s good and decide for themselves what gives their life meaning and purpose. Is part of the reason we have so much depression and suicide? </p><p><br></p><p>Join us for a deep dive into this fascinating topic. </p><p><br></p><p>📬 Send us your thoughts: [email protected] </p><p>🌐 More episodes: pigweedandcrowhill.com</p><p>👍 Like, subscribe, and tell a friend</p>