Herbert Mead

Herbert Mead was a pioneering sociologist and philosopher who studied how individuals develop a sense of self through social interactions. He believed that our identity forms by taking on others' perspectives—what he called the "self" emerges as we imagine how others see us. Mead emphasized that communication, language, and social roles shape our understanding of ourselves and society. His ideas highlight that human consciousness and social identity develop through ongoing interactions, making us social beings influenced by the community and culture we participate in.