1 What it Means to Be True Self Name Course Instructor Date 2 What it Means to Be Oneself The idea of 'self' is a contentious issue that philosophers have grappled over the years. In this regard, there have been many views that have been advanced in a bid to unpack what the idea of the 'self' means to philosophy. However, there are still many areas about 'self' that need exploration. There are a number of approaches that attempt to define what it means to be a 'self'. The 'self' can be understood as the consciousness of a person which informs his natural behaviour. Therefore, being oneself means acting naturally in a way that asserts a person's innate identity. Human beings tend to hide their true selves and understand the true self of an individual. As such, it is critical to establish the right conditions in which the self can be performed. Such a condition might be the stage where an individual live a flourishing life. Further, different people are able to bring out their truest self in different circumstances. Good examples is evident among people who are shy in nature and bring out their true selves in places without public scrutiny while the confident people are able to perform their true selves under public scrutiny. The objective of this essay is to support the argument that oneself means bringing out the innate identity in a performed act whether in a private or in a public space in a way that sets one apart from the rest of the public. The truest 'self' should b ...
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