How do we become self-conscious?

A STUDY OF ROYCE’S REVOLUTIONARY VIEWS

‘It has been customary in psychology to conceive of man as first forming together his notion of himself as this person, then of the external world, and lastly of other persons as existent beside himself. I regard this whole view as subject to the most important changes.’ (Royce) Which changes does Royce have in mind? Are they justified?

In his paper The External World and Social Consciousness, Royce is dedicated to presenting some ideas concerning the extent to which our notion of the world depends upon others. Not content with expounding the large and obvious dependence of each individual on society – in

Externality

How do we become conscious of other minds?

How do we become self-conscious?

Stein to the rescue!

Conclusion

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