To further illustrate the relationship between ownership and one's sense of self, consider both Plato's and Aristotle's view on the impacts of ownership on the development of self. If I were to invest my money in a car and purchase it, Plato, who argues that ownership is "detrimental to a person's character," would likely disapprove of my purchase, claiming that I would become prone to flaunting my car, thus becoming overly prideful in the objects that I own. On the other hand, Aristotle, who claims that owning tangible goods "helps to develop moral character," might approve of my purchase, arguing that by owning a car, I will learn to take care of it, thus becoming more responsible. In both situations, ownership contributes to my character, whether it is beneficial or harmful. However, ultimately, there is more to my identity than the things I own and how those objects affect my character.
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