In this podcast Eckhart discusses how we define our personal identity. He says it usually begins
with the physical body, then possessions and achievements. He says we may have a long list of
accomplishments - even personal wealth, but we’re not satisfied; we’re still not good enough.
Eckhart explains defining ourselves in these superficial terms is a trap an ... Show More
Aug 2017
Kristina Musholt, “Thinking About Oneself: From Nonconceptual Content to the Concept of a Self” (MIT Press, 2015)
When Descartes famously concluded “I think, therefore I am”, he took for granted his ability to use the first person pronoun to refer to himself. But how do we come to have this capacity for self-conscious thought? We aren’t born with it, and while we may not be the only creature ... Show More
1h 5m
Nov 2021
001 | Najwa | Who Are You, Really?
Who are you? In the past, my definition of myself was all based on what I had done, not on who I actually am. And my internal feelings and thoughts about myself were directly related to my accomplishments or lack thereof. My relationships or lack thereof. My education degrees or ... Show More
9m 43s