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The science and meaning of the self
Author(s) -
Jones Raya
Publication year - 2004
Publication title -
journal of analytical psychology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.285
H-Index - 23
eISSN - 1468-5922
pISSN - 0021-8774
DOI - 10.1111/j.1465-5922.2004.00454.x
Subject(s) - psyche , meaning (existential) , epistemology , psychology , social constructionism , sociology , self , psychoanalysis , social psychology , philosophy
Scientists and practitioners alike invest in theorizing the self in psychology, but prioritize differently theoretical and practical objectives. Theorizing the self differs also when mapped onto the ‘science versus art’ debate, viewed historically and with reference to the philosophy of science. Jung's model of the psyche is compared and contrasted with social cognitive models of self‐concept. Finally, some implications of social constructionism are considered.