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The Pastor's Heart with Dominic Steele
Interrogating identity: From philosophical theories to Biblical wisdom - with Chris Watkin
Oct 17, 2023
Award-winning author Chris Watkin discusses the evolution of identity from Descartes to today's commodity view. He explores the delicate balance between dignity and humility in shaping personal identity, contrasting societal pressures with biblical perspectives.
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- Expressive individualism shapes modern identity through self-expression and branding.
- Christian theology integrates dignity and humility in understanding human identity.
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The Evolution of Self-Identity
Discussing the shifts in self-identity constructions, the podcast delves into the concepts of expressive individualism and possessive individualism. It highlights how historical figures like Descartes and Locke influenced the transition from a porous self to a demarcated self, with individuals seeing themselves as property. The discussion extends to the Renaissance era's beliefs, emphasizing human indeterminacy and the idea of creating one's own existence.
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