Minor authenticity pertains to the subject in relation to his or her own tradition. Major authenticity relates to a tradition itself, that is, the authenticity of the tradition itself. An individual is unauthentic when he or she disregards his or her own spontaneous questions. This condition can spread so that it eventually, over time, encompasses the entire tradition. Then, the subject can be truly authentic only by being at odds with his or her tradition.
Authenticity is expressed in concrete actions.
Write your additions to the term authencity below. Cynthia S. W. Crysdale, 114-133. Cross Currents 44, no. Top of Page Posted April 26, 1998.