Post by sjangwal on Oct 21, 2017 2:01:55 GMT
Multiple selves?
What examples can you provide in support of the following statement?
"Because our modern society is very complex we are forced as individuals to take on multiple selves with different beliefs, values and goals depending on the situations in which we find ourselves at different times."
Can you provide any examples that contradict it? In general, are you more inclined to favour the idea of a unitary view of self or to favour the idea of a multiple view of self? Why?
Some examples in support of the statement would be how one acts with different groups of people, for example, friends vs co-workers or family vs strangers. In certain settings, depending on one's comfort levels with specific groups or depending on one's personality they may act in accordance with cultural norms to fit in and change certain beliefs or values to avoid standing out. On the other hand, with close family and friends, one is more likely to act in accordance with their true self/personality and not in accordance with cultural norms in these settings.
An example that contradicts this statement would make reference to one's core beliefs, I believe for the majority, people who believe committing crimes or illegal acts are wrong hold these beliefs true regardless of the complexities of modern society.
In general, I am in favour of the idea of multiple views of oneself because I think (depending on one's personality type) people do change small things about their beliefs and values in many settings in hopes of fitting in and avoid standing out in society. However I believe the magnitude one may have to change their beliefs or values in comparison to their original viewpoint plays a big role.
What examples can you provide in support of the following statement?
"Because our modern society is very complex we are forced as individuals to take on multiple selves with different beliefs, values and goals depending on the situations in which we find ourselves at different times."
Can you provide any examples that contradict it? In general, are you more inclined to favour the idea of a unitary view of self or to favour the idea of a multiple view of self? Why?
Some examples in support of the statement would be how one acts with different groups of people, for example, friends vs co-workers or family vs strangers. In certain settings, depending on one's comfort levels with specific groups or depending on one's personality they may act in accordance with cultural norms to fit in and change certain beliefs or values to avoid standing out. On the other hand, with close family and friends, one is more likely to act in accordance with their true self/personality and not in accordance with cultural norms in these settings.
An example that contradicts this statement would make reference to one's core beliefs, I believe for the majority, people who believe committing crimes or illegal acts are wrong hold these beliefs true regardless of the complexities of modern society.
In general, I am in favour of the idea of multiple views of oneself because I think (depending on one's personality type) people do change small things about their beliefs and values in many settings in hopes of fitting in and avoid standing out in society. However I believe the magnitude one may have to change their beliefs or values in comparison to their original viewpoint plays a big role.