«Personality is characterized not only by what it does, but how it does it," Friedrich Engels.
«Personality is characterized not only by what it does, but how it does it" - the phrase, which became later in the list of the best quotations and aphorisms, was expressed by the German philosopher, one of the founders of Marxism-time friend andcollaborator of Karl Marx, Friedrich Engels.But why did he say that?Is it really necessary to not only perform some action, but also to think seriously about how we are doing or what "techniques" we use to achieve this goal?To answer these questions you need to think first about what is the hallmark of the "personality", in other words, what is the definition of this concept.From the standpoint of social science lichnost- is a relatively stable system of individual behavior, based primarily on the basis of inclusion in a social context.In other words, a person who has special qualities, formed in the process of communicating with other people (the ability to make their own decisions, determination, organizational skills, ability to articulate their views and to be able to defend it).
But if people are individuals?Apparently not.Each person is different, yes.But not everyone who has lived a long life even enough, could still become a full-fledged personality.Nowadays, unfortunately, very often you can hear someone in a conversation uses a similar expression in relation to his companion, and maybe even more than one, - "... but you're not the person!" And the like.At the same time, there is a downside.What is usually said about the man, the hallmarks of which are independent in their actions, the ability to control their own behavior, a clear manifestation of the power of the will, that is a reflection of the fact that as time is included in the earlier cited the definition of "person"?He is spoken of as the "formed personality."Yes, because it actually proved it.
Now, perhaps it's time to go back to the statement, taken as a theme for the essay.We have determined that it is important to take actions, as this is the determining factor in building our identity with you.Still, it is important is "how do we do it?"Very important.I completely agree with the philosopher.After all, because the person and personality that consciously commit certain actions.For clarity, you can use the example of even the most reasonable in terms of the animal people.No matter how clever it may be, no matter what capacity it is not disclosed, it can never be a person.Why is that?Because all it does is dictated by instinct.It is not conscious decisions.Even with this position is already becoming apparent correctness of his words.In addition, the phrase cited above already includes the concept of "independence".What solutions are an indication of the individual?Those people make their own.Yes.It is possible to be guided by some sources from the outside, but the deeds committed by them still are the "product" of his own mental activity.
This is just one of the parties with which it is possible to come to this statement of Engels.As they say, how many people, so many opinions.And this diversity is also manifest the individuality of each of us individually, which in turn is a kind of help in the formation of our personality.
