The recognition of self by me is linked to the issue of the recognition of
self through the other until mutual recognition as reciprocal act is reached.
(Ricoeur, 2005)
Hence, “gift” becomes an emblem of mutual recognition, highlighting the
relational and inter-subjective structure of the person.
The identity development goes through the mutual recognition experience
and gift. (Castiglioni, 2008)
Somebody who gives himself recognizes the others and simultaneously,
participates in his constitution and his self-understanding.