johndoe2012 Posted June 12, 2014 http://gamel.wordpress.com/lacans-mirror-stage/ I found this an interesting read. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marblehead Posted June 12, 2014 I recently watched a documentary regarding this concept of "self". All sides of the arguement were presented. And yes, mirrors are an important part of this concept. Personally, I am on the side of the arguement that suggests that "self" is realized between the ages of 3 and 5 years of age. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GrandmasterP Posted June 12, 2014 "Give me a child until he is seven and I will show you the man," was supposedly said by the founder of the Jesuits, St Ignatius Loyola. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manitou Posted June 12, 2014 (edited) How about 'a child is the father of the man' - Omar khayam (sp?) The article reminds me of when my puppy first saw himself in a mirror. First he growled, barked, thought it was another dog. then his reaction turned into one of intrigue, and he spent quite a while just sitting there, putting his nose up to the mirror, staring at himself. It's interesting, tying up the mirror thing to self identity. A couple years ago, for some unknown reason, I was 'compelled' to cover up my mirrors. I put newspaper up over every mirror in the house (other than the one in Joe's bathroom!) I felt a need to NOT see myself in the mirror.\ It was as though I realized that every time I walked into a room with a mirror, I would glance into it to see my reflection. Why would that be? To assure myself that I'm still there? I decided to see what would happen if I didn't see my reflection. it gets a little harder out shopping though - reflections everywhere. But I did give it a good try. I can't honestly say that it changed me in any way that I'm aware of - but I sure felt the need to do it. I suspect that it integrated me in some way I can't put my finger on. Edited June 12, 2014 by manitou 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
