The 'The Analysis Of Who' Of Humanity

Human beings have always been curious as to what and who they are. Both divisions have received far-reaching investigation and inquiry into their dimensions and inner workings. The “what” of humanity, for example, is denoted and defined in many scientific studies and theorizations that are based on evolution and religion. Charles Darwin is credited for his evolution theory that explains the origin of humanity. On the other hand, creation stories evident in many Christian dialects have always held the view that a supernatural being is responsible for our existence as human beings. However, while the “what” of humanity has been significantly answered, the “who” of humanity, in this case who we are as human beings, has been given far less attention, with most studies offering a phenomenological approach as opposed to an all-rounded biological, …show more content…
In essence, as human beings, we generally express the truth about our characters through our actions. Actions, on the other hand, also impact character formation because they soon turn into carefully constructed habits, whether conscious or unconscious. However, character alone does not expressly define the “self”, even though it implies who a person is. This is mainly due to the fact that character, unlike the “self”, is innate, while the “self” is mainly affected by an individual’s external interactions. This discrepancy is captured squarely by the following quote; “when riches are lost, nothing is lost; when health is lost, something is lost; but when character is lost, everything is lost” (Billy Graham). This quote essentially implies that character (everything) is innate. However, in application character has only but a partial bearing on the “self” because according to Leary & Tangley (2012), the “self” is a product of external situations that shape behavior and ultimately reveal character. So what exactly is the