PSYB10H3 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Maple Syrup, Poutine, Social Comparison Theory
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What is the self: ren descartes principles of philosophy (1644) I think, therefore i am. : for him, the feeling of thinking was the defining aspect of the self, david hume a treatise on human nature (1738) When i enter most intimately into what i call myself, i always stumble on some particular perception or other, of heat or cold, light or shade, love or hatred, pain or pleasure. Independent view of self: self seen as a distinct, autonomous entity, separate from others and defined by individual traits and preferences. Interdependent view of self: self seen as connected to others, defined by social duties and shared traits and preferences, your social role plays a big part in defining who you are. Independent views of self more prominent in north american and western european cultures (individualistic cultures) Interdependent views of self more prominent in east asian, south asian, mediterranean, latin.
