AUTHENTICITY

Have you ever thought about what it means when someone says “keep it real”? Usually, it means something like “be yourself”, “be an individual”, or “be unique”. So when someone says “keep it real” there usually asserting that it’s good to be authentic.

Although most agree that being authentic is good, it’s a difficult concept to grasp. As a result, it’s hard to assess our own choices and actions to determine whether we are being authentic.

Accordingly, the following essays explore the lyrics of Jack Johnson from the perspective of existential philosophy, expand on the concept of authenticity, and provide practical suggestions on how we can live more authentically.

Pete, the Self-Deceived Hypocrite
Blinded by the Herd