Schechtman, Marya (Professor of Philosophy, Professor of Philoso
The Self: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780198835257
- author:
- Schechtman, Marya (Professor of Philosophy, Professor of Philoso
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 144
- Dimensions:
- 16.8 x 10.4 x 1 centimetres (0.1
- Genre:
- Health & Wellbeing, Self Help, Personal Growth,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The Self: A Very Short Introduction By Marya Schechtman Oxford University Press, 2024 The concept of self is often taken for granted, yet it remains a puzzle. What exactly is the self? Is it an object that can be defined and understood? Or is it something more complex and multifaceted? This book explores these questions through insights from philosophy, psychology, psychiatry, sociology, and popular thought. The self is not just a static entity; it is dynamic and influenced by our interactions with the world around us. The book examines how changes in circumstances can alter our sense of identity, whether we can separate our selves from our bodies, and what role engagement with others plays in shaping who we are. By considering these questions, Schechtman offers a nuanced understanding of the self as a subject and agent embedded in a natural and social world. Through its exploration of the self, this book provides a complex and multi-dimensional picture of human identity.
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