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Clijsha A.

David Understanding The Self

BSA 1-A October 11, 2024

Reflection Paper: Material Self

Material Self, according to William James, pertains to the objects, places, or even people
which have the label "mine". Such possessions are viewed as extensions of individuals'
identities. And "Material Self is the material representation of ourselves. This pertains to the
material or tangible elements in our life. William James described the "Material Self" is that all a
person perceives to be his or hers, including not only one's body and material belongings, but
also one's reputation and values. As a result, the self is the embodiment of one's identity as
manifested in one's material assets. We are defined by the things we wear, but our homes,
automobiles, and even our pets may all serve as extensions of our personality. It reflects one's
social status, and the more expensive and elegant one's goods are, the more amazed people are.
And in today's world, we individuals value material goods more than the essentials of life, such
as family, friends, and even peace of mind. People assess you simply based on the brand of your
clothes, and we are preoccupied with whether the shoes we are wearing are authentic or
imitation. All these material concerns became our only concerns, and tragically, this is how our
lives have turned out. And, while people who have their wants and needs tend to be happier, I do
not believe that material possessions should be used to find happiness because not everyone is
financially capable of purchasing everything they desire, so it is important to have proper
mindset on things to avoid unnecessary purchases.

Materialism is when you more importance to material possessions than intangible values.
Materialistic people are those who are obsessed with having material possessions and this is
considered as a psychological disorder which is called as compulsive buying disorder or COD.
Consumerism is the consumption of material goods and services in excess of one's basic needs. It
is closely tied to materialism. It is closely tied to materialism. People thought that when you buy
something he or she will be happier. The negative thing about consumerism is that it encourages
people to buy things that they do not really need. To sum up everything, we all should apply to
our lives the quotation of Albert Einstein, "I believe that a simple and unassuming manner of life
is best for everyone, best both for the body and mind." meaning a person must know how to live
moderately and contended for them to assess the things that they need and want.

It is necessary to have a clear set of priorities in order to avoid becoming lost in this
world full of materialistic individuals. It doesn't matter what you wear; you don't have to wear
fancy clothes to fit in with a group. You'll find your folks by being honest to yourself, even your
financial skills, because it's difficult to be arrogant and put up a false self-image only to get
people to like you. You can work hard to achieve financial stability and fulfill all of your
aspirations, even material possessions, as long as we don't lose sight of the true meaning of life
and our reason for being here.

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