Ownership And Sense Of Self

Ownership and Sense of Self
I do believe that ownership is the foundation to a person’s sense of self with possessions whether it is tangible or intangible. You could own a physical object, such as a pair of Jordans and something that only exists in our mind or conscious, such as an idea. All objects that surround us alter our self-identity by giving it meaning and sense.
Plato’s claim still holds value in today’s society with him arguing that owning objects is detrimental to a person’s character. For instance, owning a tangible object such as a knife can be exploited from it’s original use because the simple presence of a knife could alter one’s view on it. It gives the user a sense of destructive power when they are in possession of a knife which can build up and inevitably shape and change the person’s identity. Whenever they are in a situation that isn't in their favor, they abuse the use of a knife to change the tide to their liking, not even noticing that they are
This perception also holds true to me since I have been playing basketball ever since the first grade. I “own” the skill of the euro step and the crossover since I have it implemented into my motor skills and my memory. I own it because I know it, remembered it and experienced it myself. I learned it and mastered it and no one will take it away from me except myself. I could inevitably lose it over time when I forgot how to do that euro step or crossover and stop playing basketball since I no longer “own” it. It is an overview to my overall concept of myself and my life since it shapes who I am. All of my moral character is in the head where most of the intangible items are stored because the brain controls