Philosophy · 2nd Year · Philosophy of Mind and Self · 4.º Período
Personal Identity
Students investigate what makes a person the same individual over time. They explore concepts of memory, consciousness, and physical continuity.
NCCA Curriculum SpecificationsNCCA Philosophy Strand 3.1: Explore the concept of personal identity.NCCA Key Skill: Managing Myself.
About This Topic
Students investigate what makes a person the same individual over time. They explore concepts of memory, consciousness, and physical continuity.
Key Questions
- What makes you, you?
- Are you the same person you were five years ago?
- How does memory shape identity?
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