Identity and the Freedom Researcher

Abstract

Self-awareness was discussed in the previous chapter in terms of knowing and being able to justify one’s own Values. In Chap. 1 the importance of moral benchmarks was discussed, but also the importance of the researcher’s own Values once these benchmarks have been met. Here the importance of the identity of the researcher will be discussed building on these premises. The researcher needs to consider his/her identity in the context of the research if he or she intends to justify its value and validity in terms of ethics, values and virtues.