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How does William James define the material self?
How does William James define the material self?
What is the significance of possessions and material things in relation to social identity?
What is the significance of possessions and material things in relation to social identity?
In the context of the text, what role does clothing play in relation to the material self?
In the context of the text, what role does clothing play in relation to the material self?
How does the text describe the relationship between belongings and social identity?
How does the text describe the relationship between belongings and social identity?
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What is the main reason people place a higher value on worldly possessions according to the text?
What is the main reason people place a higher value on worldly possessions according to the text?
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According to William James, what does the material self include?
According to William James, what does the material self include?
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Why do people tend to buy products that appeal to their personalities?
Why do people tend to buy products that appeal to their personalities?
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What do a person's belongings reveal about them?
What do a person's belongings reveal about them?
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Why do advertisements for products often imply that they will make us feel better or look better?
Why do advertisements for products often imply that they will make us feel better or look better?
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How is self-identity related to what we have and own, according to the text?
How is self-identity related to what we have and own, according to the text?
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What motivates individuals to select possessions and make financial choices?
What motivates individuals to select possessions and make financial choices?
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