An Axiomatic Model of Self

Abstract

This paper deals with a hypothetico-deductive model regarding the "self". The model consists of 12 circular propositions, involving the variates of (1) phenomenal field, (2) situational symbol, (3) balance, and (4) conformity. The self organizes a "phenomenal field" under a "situational symbol", and his "balance" depends on the extent he experiences a disturbance in the phenomenal field. The performance of the situational symbol is "con formity". The propositions are then examined in the light of available empirical data. By and large, there are good supporting data, and this model may be useful for further empirical studies.