Transcendence constitutes selfhood.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Being true to oneself is what defines an individual's identity.
- In plain terms
- To be yourself is to have a true self.
- What can you take from it?
- Define your self through authentic existence.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who are you when alone?
- What makes you real?
Another view
Selfhood is also shaped by social interactions.
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