The Dialogical Self: Meaning, Agency, and the Self

The dialogical self is a way of understanding the mind as made up of multiple, interacting voices or perspectives within us. It suggests that our sense of self isn’t fixed but shaped through ongoing conversations between different 'selves'—like parts of our personality that hold different views, feelings, or experiences. This interplay influences our identity, choices, and how we navigate life. It emphasizes that we are active agents, engaging in internal dialogues that help us understand ourselves and develop meaning, rather than a single, unchanging core.