All meaningful conclusions one may find to define themselves are rooted in the individuals relationship with others around them.

You may say that you are the only person with 3,732 hairs on your head. But this means nothing. It has no value as a defining trait if there is no human context to give it meaning.

Perhaps though, if 3,732 is a sacred number in ones culture, this trait could have significance. Yet, this requires a background of dialogue with others.


Connections

Self-Discovery Requires Dialogue With The World

Defining Oneself Is Degrading


Reference

� The Ethics of Authenticity