William James’ me-self and i-self Flashcards
the Father of Modern Psychology, Gave one of the earliest self-theory psychological analyses
William james
is pure ego. It is the subjective self. It is the self that is aware of its own actions. It is the thinking, acting and feeling self.
I – Self
is the self that is the object. It is the self that you can describe (physical characteristics, personalities, social role or relationships, thoughts, feelings)
ME – Self
(based on, concerned with or verifiable by observation or experience rather than theory or pure logic).
Empirical Self
physical appearance and extensions of it
Material
social skills and significant interpersonal relationships
Social
personality, character, defining values
Spiritual