Self-knowledge and behavior: tips of philosophes and people’s wisdom

  • Anatoly V. Rubanau Belarusian State University, 4 Niezaliežnasci Avenue, Minsk 220030, Belarus

Abstract

The philosophical tradition of understanding the phenomenon of self-knowledge and its role in human life is presented. The essence of self-knowledge, its basic methods, place in the formation of self-esteem and the meaning of life are revealed. Concrete methods of purposeful mastery of a person’s own consciousness, emotional state and behavior are shown. The place of the self-knowledge in terms of it influence on behavior reflected in proverbs and sayings has been duscussed.

Author Biography

Anatoly V. Rubanau, Belarusian State University, 4 Niezaliežnasci Avenue, Minsk 220030, Belarus

doctor of science (sociology), full professor; professor at the department of sociology, faculty of philosophy and social sciences

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Published
2020-01-29
Keywords: self-knowledge, self-esteem, meaning of life, consciousness, emotional condition, behavior, folk wisdom
How to Cite
Rubanau, A. V. (2020). Self-knowledge and behavior: tips of philosophes and people’s wisdom. Journal of the Belarusian State University. Philosophy and Psychology, 1, 23-31. Retrieved from https://journals.bsu.by/index.php/philosophy/article/view/2068
Issue
No 1 (2020): Journal of the Belarusian State University. Philosophy and Psychology
Section
Social Researches

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