UNIT 8 CONCEPT OF SELF IN INDIAN THOUGHT*
Structure 8.1 Objectives 8.2 Introduction 8.3 Self, Identity and Self-concept in Western Psychology 8.3.1 Self 8.3.2 Identity 8.3.3 Self-concept 8.4 Self, Identity and Self-concept in Indian Psychology 8.4.1 Spiritual Terms 8.4.1.1 Ātman 8.4.1.2 Purusha 8.4.1.3 Jīva 8.4.1.4 Ātman and Jīva – Distinction 8.4.2 Psychological Terms 8.4.2.1 Aham and Ahamkāra 8.4.2.2 Psychological Terms Related to Experiences of Jīva 8.5 Development of Self and Identity as per Indian Traditions 8.6 The Concept of Self in Relation to Indian Family and Culture 8.7 Let Us Sum Up 8.8 Key Words 8.9 Answers to Self Assessment Questions 8.10 Unit End Questions 8.11 References 8.12 Suggested Readings
8.1 OBJECTIVES After studying this unit, you will be able to: