UNDERSTANDING THE SELF: UNPACKING THE PHYSICAL SELF | Magallen Fam
Summary
TLDRIn this lecture, Jerome explores the concept of physical self, emphasizing its importance in shaping identity. He discusses how biological factors like genetics and environmental influences, including socio-cultural aspects, affect one's perception of physical self. The lecture delves into the philosophical debate on beauty, highlighting both objective and subjective views. It also touches on the psychological impact of beauty, such as the halo effect and its influence on social and professional life. Jerome concludes with advice on achieving physical well-being through healthy habits and a positive self-image.
Takeaways
- π§ Physical self refers to the body, the tangible aspect of a person that can be observed and examined.
- π± Biological factors, such as heredity, influence physical development and characteristics.
- π Environmental and socio-cultural factors, including social networks and cultural practices, shape one's physical self.
- π¨βπ©βπ§βπ¦ Family plays a crucial role in shaping one's physical development and self-image.
- π Beauty is both objective and subjective, with different philosophical views and cultural perceptions.
- β¨ The 'halo effect' suggests that people perceive attractive individuals more favorably, while the 'devil effect' shows the opposite for unattractive individuals.
- πΈ Cultural traditions influence body image and self-esteem, with Western standards favoring slim and muscular bodies.
- π§ Body image and self-esteem are closely linked, impacting one's mental health and sense of worth.
- πββοΈ Physical well-being can be achieved through proper sleep, healthy eating, physical activity, and maintaining hygiene.
- πͺ Confidence and self-acceptance are essential for maintaining a healthy physical self and overall well-being.
Q & A
What is the 'physical self' according to the lecture?
-The 'physical self' refers to our body, which is the concrete and tangible aspect of a person that can be directly observed and examined.
What are some of the factors that shape the physical self?
-The factors that shape the physical self include biological factors, such as heredity, and environmental and socio-cultural factors, such as societal expectations and cultural practices.
How does heredity influence the physical self?
-Heredity influences the physical self by transmitting traits from parents to offspring. These traits are embedded in one's genes and affect biological development, including physical characteristics.
How do environmental and socio-cultural factors impact the physical self?
-Environmental and socio-cultural factors shape the physical self by influencing individuals through their social networks, societal expectations, and cultural practices, which impact how one views and engages with their body.
What is 'beauty' according to ancient philosophers like Plato and Aristotle?
-Plato connected beauty to love and desire, asserting that beauty exists in the realm of forms, and objects are beautiful because they reflect the idea of beauty. Aristotle emphasized that the chief forms of beauty are order, symmetry, and definiteness, demonstrated by mathematical sciences.
How does the concept of beauty differ between objective and subjective views?
-The objective view holds that beauty is an inherent quality in objects, while the subjective view asserts that beauty is a perception in the mind of the observer, varying from person to person.
What is the 'halo effect,' and how does it relate to attractiveness?
-The 'halo effect' is a cognitive bias where people tend to rate attractive individuals more favorably for their personality traits or characteristics, even if there is no direct connection between their appearance and these traits.
How does culture influence body image and self-esteem?
-Culture significantly impacts how a person feels about their body. Cultural traditions and societal expectations can positively or negatively affect body image and self-esteem, often setting ideal standards for appearance.
What role does contemporary media play in shaping body image?
-Contemporary media, particularly in the Philippines, often promotes slim bodies as the ideal for women and muscular bodies for men. This influences adolescents to engage in activities aimed at achieving these body types, sometimes leading to unhealthy behaviors.
What are some tips for maintaining good physical self-care?
-Some tips for good physical self-care include developing a regular sleep routine, eating a healthy diet, engaging in physical activities, maintaining proper hygiene, and embracing confidence and a positive outlook.
Outlines
π§ Understanding the Physical Self
This paragraph introduces the concept of the physical self, explaining that it refers to our tangible, observable body. It discusses how people often focus on physical attributes like face, body structure, height, and weight. The speaker asks the audience to reflect on their self-perception and confidence regarding their physical appearance. Biological and environmental factors are highlighted as influences on one's physical self, with heredity playing a key role in shaping physical traits.
π‘ Philosophical Views on Beauty
This section explores how beauty is perceived, focusing on historical and philosophical perspectives. It highlights two main views: beauty as objective and beauty as subjective. Key philosophical figures like Saint Augustine, Plato, and Aristotle are mentioned, each presenting different ideas about beauty's connection to love, order, and symmetry. The paragraph also discusses how beauty became associated with personal pleasure and preference in the 18th century.
π₯ The Halo Effect and Body Image
Here, the discussion shifts to psychological findings about how physical appearance affects social perceptions. It introduces the 'halo effect,' where attractive individuals are judged more favorably, and its opposite, the 'devil effect,' where unattractive individuals are judged harshly. The influence of appearance in various aspects of life, from online dating to judicial systems, is highlighted, emphasizing the impact of societal standards on body image.
π Cultural Impact on Body Image
This paragraph explores how cultural traditions influence body image and self-esteem. It discusses how Western media has shaped ideals of slim bodies for women and muscular physiques for men, leading to unhealthy behaviors among adolescents. The connection between body image, societal expectations, and personal self-esteem is examined, with references to different historical and cultural standards of beauty, such as those from the Renaissance and Arab cultures.
π οΈ Practical Tips for Physical Self-Care
The final section offers practical advice on how to maintain physical well-being. Key tips include developing a regular sleep routine, eating a healthy diet, staying hydrated, embracing physical activity, and maintaining proper hygiene. The paragraph encourages confidence and a positive self-image, urging gradual changes for long-term success in physical self-care.
Mindmap
Keywords
π‘Physical Self
π‘Biological Factors
π‘Environmental and Socio-Cultural Factors
π‘Beauty
π‘Halo Effect
π‘Devil Effect
π‘Body Image
π‘Self-Esteem
π‘Physical Self-Care
π‘Cultural Traditions
π‘Health Perception
Highlights
Physical self refers to the tangible aspect of a person, observable and examinable.
Biological and socio-cultural factors shape the physical self.
Heredity is defined as the transmission of traits from parents to offspring, affecting physical characteristics.
Environmental and cultural conditioning also play a role in shaping physical self through social networks and societal expectations.
Beauty is an enduring theme in Western philosophy, with both objective and subjective interpretations.
Saint Augustine believed that beauty is perceived before it brings delight.
Plato asserted that beauty exists in the realm of forms, a reflection of the idea of beauty.
Aristotle claimed beauty involves order, symmetry, and definiteness, demonstrable by mathematics.
By the 18th century, philosophers like David Hume viewed beauty as subjective, existing in the mind of the perceiver.
Research shows a 'halo effect' where attractive people are viewed more favorably in terms of traits and personality.
The 'devil effect' leads to negative perceptions of unattractive people, especially in areas like online dating.
In judicial settings, more attractive defendants tend to receive lenient penalties compared to less attractive ones.
Cultural influences impact body image, with media portraying ideal body types that lead to unhealthy habits.
Body image is closely linked to self-esteem, affecting a personβs mental health and self-worth.
Tips for physical well-being include healthy sleep, diet, physical activity, hygiene, and confidence in oneself.
Transcripts
good day to all
once again i am jerome and today we will
be having a lecture
about unpacking the physical self
physical self refers to our body
it is the concrete dimension
the tangible aspect of the person that
can be directly observed and examined
many people are so particular with one's
physical attributes and features
like their face
body structure
their height and weight and so on
how about you
can you say these lines
i am beautiful
i am attractive
i am confident
i am healthy
how do you feel while saying those words
are you happy
how do you assess your physical self
there are several factors that shape the
physical self which include the
following first biological factors
and second
environmental and social cultural
factors
now talking about biological factors
this refer to our biological blueprint
most specifically attributed to the
rabity
heridity is defined as the transmission
of traits
from parents to offspring
the traits are made up of specific
information embedded within one's gene
and of course
it will affect the biological
development of the person
including the physical characteristics
now with regards to environmental and
socio-cultural factors this may refer to
environmental and
cultural conditioning
as you grow up you are exposed to
environmental influences that shape your
physical self
including those
from your social networks
societal
expectations
and
cultural practices
then of course the family family is
being your first social group
forms a crucial
foundation of your development
including that of your physical self
as you grow older you get exposed to a
larger
social group
with new practices and standards
and as a result you may begin engaging
in acts that would make you attractive
and acceptable to others
every person is unique
our individual experiences and memories
tie together
to form our identity
one aspect of physical self is beauty
now what is beauty
how beauty is appreciated
varies through time
culture and various perceptions about
the world
the nature of beauty is one of the most
enduring and controversial themes in
western philosophy
beauty traditionally was among the
ultimate values
along with goodness
truth and justice
even before beauty is already being
emphasized it was a primary theme
among ancient greeks
hellenistic and medieval
philosophers
the two most debated views about beauty
are
first
beauty is objective and second beauty is
subjective
here are some western philosophical
views
on beauty treated as an objective
quality first
saint augustine
asked whether things were beautiful
because it gave the light
or whether
it gave the light because it was
beautiful saint augustine believed it to
be the laughter it means that we shall
perceive beauty first
before we can say that it is delightful
she can is plato
connected beauty
as a response to love and desire he
asserted that beauty exists in the realm
of forms and that objects are found
beautiful
because
they are a reflection of the idea of
beauty that already exists in the realm
of forms
then we can say that if something is
beautiful
then it is worthy of love
and it is also desirable
we don't do things which are not
desirable
which are not
lovable
and
because
they are not
beautiful
third is aristotle who asserted that the
chief
forms of beauty are order
symmetry and definiteness
that can be demonstrated by mathematical
sciences
if people are organized and orderly then
we can say they are beautiful
on the other hand by
18th century
some philosophers hold the view
that beauty was associated
with pleasure and personal preference
or it is
a subjective one
subjective in the sense that beauty
can be beyond what we see
david yum
said beauty is no
quality and things themselves
it exists
merely in the mind which contemplates
them
and its mind perceives a different
beauty
second is immanuel kant
who said the judgment of taste is
therefore not a judgment of cognition
and is consequently not logical
but aesthetical
by which we understand that whose
determining ground
can be no other than subjective
france's hot sun
said the the perception of beauty
does not
or does depend
on the external
sense of sight
however the internal sense of beauty
operates as an internal or
reflex
sense
the same
is the case with hearing
hearing music does not necessarily give
the perception of harmony
as it is distinct from the hearing
if you feel good
then it is something beautiful
we have many definitions of what is
beautiful
of what is beauty
beauty may be about sensations
feelings and situations
beauty can be considered as inherent for
those who believe that beauty is
objective
however
for the other perspectives
it can also be a subjective one meaning
it is not equality in itself
beauty can be perceived by the perceiver
what is beautiful for you
might not be beautiful for me
this perhaps the explanation and the
saying
that beauty is in the eyes of the
beholder
now what did psychology discover about
beauty
research found that a person who is
perceived
as attractive
makes more money than a person of low
average looks
in
politics voters who are not actively
engaged in social and political issues
choose candidates based on looks
90 percent of the time
so this study
results can be attributed to a cognitive
bias called halo effect
a cognitive bias is an error in
reasoning
evaluating
remembering
or any other mental process
that is result
or often a result of holding on to one's
preferences and beliefs
regardless of contrary
information
the halo effect refers to the tendency
of people
to rate attractive individuals more
favorably
for their personality traits
or characteristics as compared to those
who are less attractive
on the other hand
the devil
effect or negative halo effect
comes into play
when people assume that others possess
the so-called
bad characteristics
such as
an
entra and
attractiveness
so the halo and the devil effect
often comes into play when people view
others
profiles on online dating
sites
based on the results
the study of gibson and gore believe
that
unattractive
men
who provide
unusual or alarming information in their
profiles may not receive
a second glance from women
in the judicial system
an attractive defendants are also known
to receive
more severe penalties
than more
than those who are
more attractive ones
even if they committed the same crime
this is according to springer's journal
in social psychology in 2015.
now how cultural traditions shape body
image
culture
has a significant impact on how a person
feels about himself
or herself
as well as his or her
body image
cultural traditions can either be a
positive or a negative influence on body
image and self-esteem
body image is generally defined as how
one thinks
and feels toward one's body
commonly it is associated
with a person's body type
physical self concept
is the individual's perception of
themselves in areas of physical
ability
and appearance on the other hand
physical ability
includes concepts
such as physical strength and endurance
while appearance
refers to
attractiveness
and body image
people see cultural group membership as
an integral part of who they are
hence they are more likely to engage in
events and behaviors that are related to
their culture
the philippines is undoubtedly
influenced by western culture
more particularly the american culture
contemporary media has portrayed slim
bodies as the ideal body type for women
and muscular bodies for men
thus adolescence indulge in activities
that would enable them to achieve these
ideal
body types
the media advertisements
and society are so powerful that they
can make a person stop eating so that
they can look like a model
or make boys
go to the gym
to lift weights so that they can be
attractive as
hollywood stars or actors
fashion
social pressure and comparison
are all enemies that can cause a lot of
harm and take away the love you have for
your body
the body understood as the physical
entity that allows you to act in the
external world
is an extremely important part of
yourself
your body your emotions and your thought
form
a whole that differentiates you from
everyone else
today's standards of beauty
and erroneous perceptions of health
have led you to hate the shell that
houses you
according to literature
some adolescents may resort to unhealthy
habits
just to achieve the ideal body type
it is important to remember
that physical beauty is just part of
it
that what matters is
being able to feel good about oneself
and embrace a healthy perception of
one's
physical
world
however the meaning of beauty in terms
of body is quiet relative
and it changes over time for example
during the renaissance period beautiful
women
were
larger
and in arab culture
girls who are
too thin
are not sought out by men
for marriage
and there are dozens of other examples
now does your body image have an impact
on your self-esteem
self-esteem
was coined by
william james
and self-esteem is about how you value
yourself
and how you feel others
value you self-esteem is important
because it can affect your mental health
as well as how you behave
body image is how you view your physical
body
whether
you feel that you are attractive
and how you feel some other people
like
your looks
for many people body image is closely
linked to self-esteem
how important is physical beauty
physical beauty is extremely important
the dictionary defines beauty as the
degree to which a person's physical
traits
are considered
pleasing or beautiful
however physical beauty standards differ
from one person to the other
a self-image problem
happens when your looks do not match
your beauty standards
now your problem actually
is your
own beauty standards and not with your
looks
to have a positive image and higher
self-esteem
you must fix your false beliefs about
the physical
attractiveness
issues
we can become healthier with smart
choices
the human body is truly amazing and if
we desire to live a long well
satisfying life
we can choose to join physical
activities
that help you
stay healthy
and provide you with enough energy to
enjoy life
you need to take care of your body
if you want to run it efficiently
keep in mind that there is a strong
connection between your body and your
mind when you caring for your body
you'll think
and
feel better too
physical self-care includes how you're
fueling your body
how much sleep you're getting
how much physical activity you are doing
and how well you're caring for your
physical needs
managing your health
are all part of good physical
self-care
now here are some tips
on achieving
a physical well-being first develop a
regular sleep routine
experts recommend
seven to eight hours per night
for adults
and there are many reasons for this
as you drip off to sleep
your body begins healing damaged
cells
boosting your immune system
recovering from the day's activities
and recharging your heart
and cardiovascular system for the next
day
second is
healthy
eating
following a healthy diet
results in healthy skin
ideal weight and
better stamina and of course
drinking plenty of water like seven to
eight glasses per day will really help
you
to have a healthy physical self
third
embracing a healthy lifestyle physical
activity such as walking
running jogging or going to the gym and
engaging in sports
can also contribute to a healthier body
fourth
maintaining proper hygiene
taking care of your body
by
consistently following a hygiene
regimen
so that you will be helped
in feeling good about yourself
and fifth
be confident
be secure in yourself embrace a positive
outlook towards various situations and
problems and love and accept who you are
now i hope that these simple tips will
help you gauge
where you currently are with your
physical self-care
and create awareness for areas where you
could improve
success usually comes when you take
small
steps so do not pressure yourself
to make a great deal of sweeping
changes
at once
thank you so much and good day
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