Procedural accounts like Christman's require only that identification arise through a non-alienating historical process, not that the agent actively secure each identification at every level.

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Christman(as a philosopher whose work on autonomy is being discussed): A contemporary philosopher (John Christman) who developed theories about personal autonomy and what it means for desires or beliefs to truly be 'yours'—not just imposed on you by others.
Historical process(as the means through which identification occurs): The sequence of events and influences that led to how you became who you are—your background, experiences, and how your beliefs developed over time.
Non-alienating(as a quality of the historical process that creates identification): A process that doesn't make you feel separated from yourself or your own choices—one where you remain connected to your true self throughout.
Procedural accounts(as a method of explaining autonomy): Philosophical explanations that focus on the process or steps something goes through, rather than just the final outcome—like saying a decision is truly yours based on HOW you made it, not just what you decided.

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