Who is Being Helped When we Help Our Self?
Document Type
Journal Article
Publisher
University of Queensland
Faculty
Faculty of Community Services, Education and Social Sciences
School
School of Communications and Multimedia
RAS ID
601
Abstract
Over the past quarter-century 'the self' has been transformed from a relatively esoteric concept of principal interest to philosophers and psychologists to a mainstay of popular culture and critical reflection. This paper addresses some of the themes linking this transition and suggests that the driving impetus behind it is the commodification of ideas as a strategy of coping with change (as well as the packaging and consumption of goods and services which bridge the gap between the less-than-perfect present and the shining future just around the corner).
Access Rights
free_to_read
Comments
Green, L. R. (2002). Who is being helped when we help our self? M/C: A Journal of Media and Culture, 5(5). Available here