Equity Self-actualization And Self-transcendence

Equity, Self-Actualization, and Self-Transcendence By Anthony J.Fejfar, B.A., J.D., Esq., Coif © Copyright 2009 by Anthony J. Fejfar Equity, traditionally favors the person in need. The Modern Common Law is the Traditional Common Law, interpreted in light of Equity. Equity has traditionally favored those in need who are poor, the elderly, the uneducated, the incompetent, minors, the mentally ill, and the physically handicapped. Abraham Maslow has also stated, however, that some persons also have Self-Actualization needs, and Self-Transcendence needs. Equity also should favor those who Self-Actualize and those who Self-Transcend. SelfActualizing persons are those who choose meaningful projects to work on. SelfTranscending persons are those who transcend their current situation in order to excel. For example, cognitive transcendence requires that a person: Be Attentive Be Intelligent Be Reasonable Be Responsible Be Loving Be Compassionate Thus, Self-Transcendence means that the person transcends his or her egoistic, selfish, point of view and instead develop a Self which is attentive, intelligent, reasonable, responsible, loving, and compassionate.

Government and the Courts need to provide laws which prevent discrimination against those who Self-Actualize and those who Self-Transcend. Additionally, Government and the Courts should provide financial assistance for those who SelfActualize and Self-Transcend.