Lamiell, J. T.. "The Characterization of Persons: Some Fundamental Conceptual Issues." The Cambridge Handbook of Personality. Ed. Corr, Philip, and Matthews, Gerald. Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University Press, 2009.
Contrary to a long and widely received view, a person can be meaningfully characterized (e.g., in terms of his/her personality attributes) without comparing him/her with others. A conceptual argument is mounted in defense of this position, and relevant empirical evidence is introduced to support the claim.
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