The essential self consists in
A)the various descriptions of ourselves that we produce for various occasions.
B)the set of characteristics that defines a particular person, beneath the various descriptions of ourselves that we produce for various occasions.
C)whatever we believe ourselves to be.
D)whatever others believe us to be.

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The essential self refers to the core of a person's identity, consisting of their fundamental traits and characteristics that define them as an individual. This is distinct from the external descriptions of ourselves that we produce for various occasions (A), as well as both our own beliefs about ourselves (C) and others' beliefs about us (D), which can be influenced by external factors and may not reflect our true core identity.

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