My idea of ​​self is a combination of some ideas from Plato, Immanuel Kant and my own interpretations. Plato believed that the self was made up of three parts: reason, physical appetite, and spirit/passion. According to Plato, reason is the part of us that wishes to pursue truth and knowledge; Physical appetite corresponds to our basic desires such as sex, hunger and thirst; The mind is the part of us that allows us to have character or experience emotions such as love and empathy. He also believed that the soul was immortal. Immanuel Kant believed that the self is “the transcendental activity which synthesizes the contents of consciousness into an intelligible whole.” Although I don't entirely agree with any of their views, I do agree with some aspects of each. I don't believe the soul is immortal. I believe our souls, minds, and bodies are all interconnected, so when one goes, they all go. If you drink alcohol or take any substance that debilitates you, it not only impairs you physically, but also your mind. Taking this into account, your body and mind should be directly connected. Our bodies are not immortal and neither are our souls. I believe that the self is made up of two parts. The first part, I believe, comes from our experiences. This part analyzes and interprets our experiences. It is the force which animates the second part, and which shapes it. The second part is a combination of mental and emotional. This part of yourself is made up of your thoughts (such as your morals, opinions, and attitudes toward things), your emotions, and even your actions. Although actions may technically be physical, they are a mental result. When each of us has some type of experience, the first part of the self interprets and analyzes it. This in turn modifies the second part of the self and adapts to accommodate the incorporation of this new experience. I believe that the self can be constantly evolving and that the more experiences a person has, the more complex and unique they will become. I feel this way because when we have a new experience, it adds to our knowledge. It may not be academic knowledge, but it is nevertheless important in creating who we are. An experience we had in the past can change what we do, how we feel, and many other things about us in the future..