the idea of self, it is the fact of moral effort, awareness and mental alertness." (Shoemaker pp257) It is through experience that we derive a concept of self.Recall, we know we exist as physical entities due to the laws of physicsYes.We know through social interaction that we learn our specific societal roles and individualistic properties.Yes.Therefore we must be a reflection of individual societies, which makes us who we are.Yes.So, is it not safe to say that because of this reflection of personal societies that we never really know who we are anyway, because of the complexity of human culture?Explain.Back to the question, if I where born and raised in Saudi Arabia, would I be the same person I am now?It's hard to sayI would have completely different views on everything I believe in now, because all my experiences would be different.Not necessarily.Yes, because I would have a different culture, language, climate, government, etc. Are you beginning to understand?Yes.So then is it not safe to say that I would be a completely different person.I guess so.Than if I would be a different person I don't and never really will know myself at all. The self as a level of existence is evident we know that, but as far as having an understanding of self we may never really know....
