Defined by immediacy: the failure to reflect seriously upon the nature of one's way of living
Defined by critical reflection: able to make and take moral responsbility and accountability for his life choices
Sees the outer existence as more important: The self is entirely subject to external factors
Sees the inner existence as more important: The self shapes one's own character, values, inclinations, and personal identity; thus, the self is partially subject to internal factors
Accepts passively that one's life is based entirely upon external factors
Willing to take active control of one's life
Tends to avoid commitments as boring
Commitments, like friendship and marriage, are cornerstones of a responsible ethical way of existence.
Exhaustion of aesthetic pleasure leads to boredom and despair
Strives to become a better human being through taking an active role in shaping oneself and one's manner of life.
