Personality in the Making

'Personality in the Making' explores the intricate process of human development, examining how individuality emerges from the intersection of biological, psychological, and social forces. Joseph Herschel Coffin offers a profound investigation into the nature of the self, moving beyond mere physical evolution to address the higher functions of purpose, morality, and social integration. The work serves as a foundational study in personality psychology, emphasizing that character is not a static trait but a dynamic process of 'becoming.'Throughout the text, Coffin analyzes the various factors that contribute to the realization of one’s potential. He integrates insights from ethics and sociology to provide a holistic view of how individuals navigate their environment and construct a meaningful life. This book is particularly valuable for those interested in the history of psychology and the early 20th-century philosophical approaches to understanding the human mind. By focusing on the teleological aspects of life-the goals and values that drive human behavior-Coffin provides a compelling framework for understanding the moral and social dimensions of the human experience. 'Personality in the Making' remains a significant contribution to the literature on selfhood and the perpetual growth of the human spirit.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.