Journal of Arts, Humanities and Society
Abstract
This study challenges conventional ideas that place a premium on reason, autonomy, and cognitive ability by examining the philosophical aspects of identity in people with impairments. Identity has long been associated with moral reasoning and intellectual agency, according to classical viewpoints like those of Descartes and Kant. However, those who don't fit the normal physical or cognitive criteria are frequently marginalized by these categories. This study offers a more inclusive view of identity that takes into account social interactions, emotional depth, and lived experience by fusing philosophical discussion with current disability studies. This work challenges ableist presumptions that associate independence and cognitive prowess with complete personhood by examining embodied identity, relational autonomy, and the function of adaptive communication. The study emphasizes how people with disabilities have shaped both individual and collective identities, highlighting the fact that selfhood is a dynamic and collaborative process rather than a static, idealized condition. Disability perspectives advocate for the acceptance of many kinds of self-expression and agency, challenging inflexible identification markers. grasp identity beyond cognitive norms requires a grasp of the narrative self, which is shaped by social interactions and personal histories. Legal and ethical issues are also examined, with a focus on how disability rights groups have changed social and policy definitions of identity. In the conclusion, this essay makes the case for a rethinking of identity that respects different forms of autonomy, recognizes interdependence, and cherishes human variation. This study provides a framework that recognizes the inherent worth of every person, regardless of physical or cognitive impairments, by bridging the gap between classical philosophy and modern disability perspectives.
Keywords
Philosophy, Examination, Identity, Special PersonsReferences
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