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S/LI/368. What is the significance of ‘theatricality' for our understanding of the modern self?
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The paper examines the concept of “modern self” arguing that in the contemporary world appearances are getting manipulated and deceptive. The paper reflects on whether theatricality helps to create our “real” self, or contributes to the creation of unnatural identity. The causes and implications of wearing social masks are discussed in the historical context with references to philosophers' and authors' opinions.
KEYWORDS: Modern self, theatricality, social masks, unnatural identity,
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