The difference between Identity and Selfhood

When used as nouns, identity means sameness, identicalness, whereas selfhood means state of having a distinct identity, or being an individual distinct from others.


check bellow for the other definitions of Identity and Selfhood

  1. Identity as a noun:

    Sameness, identicalness; the quality or fact of (several specified things) being the same.

  2. Identity as a noun:

    The difference or character that marks off an individual from the rest of the same kind, selfhood.

  3. Identity as a noun:

    A name or persona—the mask or appearance one presents to the world—by which one is known.

    Examples:

    "This criminal has taken on several identities."

  4. Identity as a noun:

    Sense of who one is.

    Examples:

    "I've been through so many changes, I have no sense of identity."

    "This nation has a strong identity."

  5. Identity as a noun (algebra, computing):

    Any function which maps all elements of its domain to themselves.

  6. Identity as a noun (algebra):

    An element of an algebraic structure which, when applied to another element under an operation in that structure, yields this second element.

  7. Identity as a noun (Australia, NZ):

    A well-known or famous person.

  1. Selfhood as a noun (philosophy, psychology):

    State of having a distinct identity, or being an individual distinct from others; individuality.

  2. Selfhood as a noun:

    The fully developed self; one's personality, character.

  3. Selfhood as a noun:

    The quality of being self-centered or egocentric; selfishness.

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