We are something between whom we think we are and what others think we are. This means we are a combination of subjective and objective perceptions of ourselves and others.
There are parts of our identity we cannot change, ie
- where were were born
- to whom we were born
- the gender we were when we were born- our race
- our country of residence
- where we grew up
collectively known as our past.
The are also parts of our identity that we can change, ie
- our sexual preference
- our political and religious views
collectively known as our present and our future.
That would be the best and most objective way to analyse the elements of our identity
"Every saint has a past and every sinner has a future."
THE VOICE OF REASON Solon, (born c. 630 BCE—died c. 560 BCE), Athenian statesman, known as one of the Seven Wise Men of Greece (the others were Chilon of Sparta, Thales of Miletus, Bias of Priene, Cleobulus of Lindos, Pittacus of Mytilene, and Periander of Corinth). Solon ended exclusive aristocratic control of the government, substituted a system of control by the wealthy, and introduced a new and more humane law code. He was also a noted poet.
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Sunday, 5 December 2010
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