The article explores the concept of authenticity, tracing its roots from Socratic philosophy to modern psychoanalysis, focusing on the importance of knowing oneself to truly be oneself. D.H. Lawrence emphasizes that knowledge serves the purpose of personal realization. Different philosophical traditions define authenticity variably, ranging from acts and values to personal traits. Contemporary discussions often link authenticity to behaviors aligned with personal goals while critiquing overemphasis on self-actualization as simplistic. The wellness industry commodifies authenticity, potentially overshadowing complex dynamics between self-identity and external influences, such as conformity.
Not just for the sake of knowing. You've got to know yourself so that you can at last be yourself.
Authenticity is discussed in terms of traits, "measured" by actions and behaviors congruent with personal goals reflective of "the true self."
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