Chapter 1: The Self from Various Philosophical Perspectives

Lesson 1: Defining the Self: Personal and Developmental

PERSONALITY
Derived from the Greek word “PERSONA”
Which means “MASK”
This refers to individual differences in
characteristics patterns of thinking , feelings, and
behaving. It is also an Aspect of someone’s
character that is presented to or perceived by
others.
DEVELOPMENT
The process that creates growth, process,
positive change, or the addition of physical,
economic, environmental, social, and
demographic components

So, what is Personal or Personality Development then?

Personal development is a development of the organized pattern of behaviors and attitudes that
makes a person distinctive. This is occurred by the ongoing interaction of temperament, character, and
environment.

It is also having a lifelong process. It is a way for people to assess their skills and qualities, consider their
aims in life and set goals to realize and maximize their potential

Activity 1:1

Answer the following questions about yourself as fully and precisely as you can.

1. How would you characterize yourself?

2. What makes you stand out from the rest? What makes yourself special?
3. How has your “self” transformed itself?
4. How is your “self” connected to your body?
5. How is your “self” related to other selves?
6. What will happen to your “self” after you die?