Self Knowledge (1)
Self Knowledge (1)
Character
traits
• Emotional Qualities: these are spectrum of emotional responses, from calmness and sensitivity
to cheerfulness and talkativeness. It notes that while some individuals are more expressive,
others tend to manage their emotions internally.
To conclude
• Individual’s character traits become evident, focusing on tidiness,
politeness, and work ethic as key indicators of their nature and how
they interact with themselves and the world around them.
Home assignment
• The importance of both upbringing and self-upbringing. How do these two concepts differ? How would you apply these
ideas to your own life, both now and in the future?
• We have mentioned Aisuluu Tynybekova and other successful people who embody the principles of self-upbringing. What
are their qualities, and how do they reflect the concept of self-upbringing? Can you think of any other public figures who
might also exemplify self-upbringing?
• We have listed several factors that influence character formation: family, social connections, literature and history, media,
and ideology. Which of these factors do you think is most powerful, and why? Do these factors always work in isolation, or
can they overlap and influence each other?
• 4 main categories of character traits: moral, willpower-related, intellectual, and emotional. How might these different
traits interact with each other in a person's life? Can you think of any examples from your own life, books you have read,
or movies you have seen that show how these different aspects of character play out?
• "Moral qualities are acquired in the family". Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Why or why not? How might
other factors besides family influence moral development?