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2007-05-15 04:17:18 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities Philosophy

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Can we ever really know who we are? I'm not sure exactly what your question is, but I'll suggest a book for you to read:

Self-Knowledge and the Self
by David A Jopling

"Jopling argues that we can acquire self-knowledge, but that our attempts to know ourselves shape and alter the very self that is their object; that is, the self we come to know is dependent on how it is known. Self-knowledge is a dynamic and self-transformative process which is only possible in interaction with others." ~~Amazon.com

Here's a quote about the book:
"In this impressive survey, Jopling not only provides incisive critiques of the major contemporary theories of self-knowledge but also introduces a significant alternative approach, one that stresses the role of dialogue and communication." ~~Ulric Neisser, editor of Remembering Reconsidered

Please email me or post another question if this isn't what you are seeking. I'm always happy to help with research.

2007-05-15 04:31:12 · answer #1 · answered by Beach Saint 7 · 0 0

I would like to answer this, but I'm not sure what you mean. Can you clarify, please?

2007-05-15 11:24:26 · answer #2 · answered by L_PJS 3 · 0 0

please elucidate.

nuff said.

2007-05-17 17:47:04 · answer #3 · answered by arha 2 · 0 0

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