The Self in the

Perspective of
Anthropology
Here starts the
lesson!
Definition of
Anthropology

• Anthropology, with the epithet

of "the science of humanity",
studies human beings in aspects
ranging from the biology and
evolutionary history of Homo
sapiens to the features of society
and culture.
 ● From the similarities and
The Self differences in Characteristics

Embedded in among individuals, people

construct their social identities.
Culture ● Self-identity may be attained
through: family membership,
gender, age, religion and the like.

● Characteristics like gender and age

are almost universally used to
differentiate people's identity from
others.

● Family membership could be the

most significant feature to
determine person's identity.
 The Self
Embedded in
Culture Egocentric
Egocentric self suggest that
each person is defined as a
• There are two ways in replica of all humanity but
which self is viewed in acting independently from
Anthropology: Egocentric others.
and Sociocentric.
Sociocentric
Sociocentric self views self as
dependent on the social
situation or setting.
The Self and the Self
Person in • "Self" is a dynamic
Contemporary process by which a human
Anthropology experiences and identifies
their specificity as human
in tension with being a
person.
Person
• "Person" is a bundle
of roles, norms,
expectations,
responsibilities,
obligations and such
that situate human
being in a social life.
The Self and
the Person in • Implicit self is the self
Contemporary that you are consciously
Anthropology aware of.

• Explicit Self is the self

• According to Joseph that is not immediately
LeDoux, there are 2 aspects available to the
of self: the Implicit and consciousness.
Explicit Self.