* This article was first posted on the "Katoptron" Site. Since it is no longer available there, I'm posting it here for those who might be interested.
Knowing yourself must surely start with how
the psyche develops. Speculation about biological psychiatry as opposed by
theories proposing a more spiritual approach aside, there is much to be said
which is not subject to the confusion or controversy of these subjects. At the
same time, not enough is usually made of the development of the human machine,
and I am of the opinion that most answers to behaviour in general can be found
here.
The psyche is at its formation much like a
blank page, although the basis for it being a self-organising system is already
present.
