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"The self thus becomes aware of itself only by its opposition to another self "

Jean Piaget
Jean Piaget Developmental Psychologist
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You learn who you are by comparing yourself to other people. For example, imagine you are on a sports team. You know you are fast because you can run faster than your teammates. Similarly, if you are kind, you notice this by seeing how others might be mean. This means our understanding of ourselves is shaped by seeing differences in others. It's like looking in a mirror—we see ourselves clearly by seeing how we differ from everyone else. This helps us understand our own strengths and weaknesses better.
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Consciousness Existentialism Identity Interaction Opposition Philosophy Self-awareness Self-knowledge Self-perception
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