I AM A PERSONALITY OR AN INDIVIDUAL?

Abstract

The article is devoted to the consideration of the theological substantiation of “who” or “what” is “I” of a man as a being, aware of his originality and distinctness. Аn attempt is also made to show that Orthodox theology provides means for distinguishing the terms “personality” and “individual” where the personal way of existence is openness and communication and individual – is uncommunicativeness is selfishness.