Authenticity
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Claim
Authenticity is the measure by which we are true to ourselves, whether we are acting in a coherent way with our Core values guide authentic identity and moral action. Being authentic requires a certain level of Agency is the ability to connect desires and actions, since otherwise it is not you who determines your actions but outside forces.
Explanation
Authenticity is not only an outwards facing concept, such as whether my life choices, the way I speak and act match my true nature, but also inwards. To be inauthentic could also mean to lie to yourself, to be in Denial is choosing a false view to avoid painful truths or to experience self oppression.
Therefore to be authentic requires also a measure of Self-awareness reveals mental and emotional states enabling intentional action, while also having the Courage to follow through and be yourself.
Why it matters
Authenticity is one indication of achieving an Achieving internal harmony requires integrating all parts of yourself. This alignment within ourselves and expressing it fully and truthfully to the outside world shows that we know who we are, that we accept who we are, not ashamed of it, and wish to live our true self.
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Often our desire to be socially accepted can cause us to act like how others expects us to act, rather than following who we wish to be Distinguishing appearance from authentic substance reveals hidden conflicts. Social forces are often stronger than we think, and while it is irrational to say that we can think, live and even define ourselves separately from others, we can still avoid the forces of "following the Herd".
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🔼Topic:: Authenticity and Values ◀Origin:: Muriel Leuenberger 🔗Link:: http://blog.practicalethics.ox.ac.uk/2023/02/the-authentic-liar/