Post by mgm on Sept 27, 2017 13:10:52 GMT
Schemas are the preconceptions about something - which are constructed from memory- that are then actively applied to the present environment. I think our sense of self could be the strongest schema that we all experience; Id say we all carry with us a 'story' about ourselves - as if we are each the writer of a novel in which we are also the protagonist, and the sense of who our character is, is based on the prior chapters.
If as the writer of our story, we find our protagonist in a certain situation, we will have some sense of how this character might act and how to proceed which is consistent with how we have constructed them up until this point.
The thought that ’I would' or 'I wouldn’t' take such and such an action in a given situation is determined by how the action is assessed in relation to the schema I have of myself - eg.) by taking this action how does this fit into my story?, what does it mean for my character?, does it change my character from good to bad?, bad to good?, etc.
So I think that especially when it comes to moral and ethical issues, the schema of our sense of self is constantly being called into action.
If as the writer of our story, we find our protagonist in a certain situation, we will have some sense of how this character might act and how to proceed which is consistent with how we have constructed them up until this point.
The thought that ’I would' or 'I wouldn’t' take such and such an action in a given situation is determined by how the action is assessed in relation to the schema I have of myself - eg.) by taking this action how does this fit into my story?, what does it mean for my character?, does it change my character from good to bad?, bad to good?, etc.
So I think that especially when it comes to moral and ethical issues, the schema of our sense of self is constantly being called into action.
