From philosophical self and psychological self to doppelganger self

This short article examines the evolving concept of the self by tracing its development from classical philosophical understandings to modern psychological interpretations, culminating in the notion of the “doppelganger self.” The article explores how historical views of identity, consciousness, and personhood have shifted alongside advances in psychology and contemporary culture. The concept of the doppelganger self reflects the experience of divided, mirrored, or projected identities, particularly in increasingly mediated and technologically influenced environments. By integrating philosophical reflection with psychological insight, the author invites readers to reconsider the coherence, multiplicity, and authenticity of the modern self.