May argues that Eigenwelt must be independent of the opinions and expectations of other people, because adopting external standards will eventually result in a loss of Dasein and greater feelings of...

May argues that Eigenwelt must be independent of the opinions and expectations of other people, because adopting external standards will eventually result in a loss of Dasein and greater feelings of alienation. Erikson contends that identity requires social solidarity, or validation in the eyes of signifi cant others. Do you agree with May or Erikson? Why?