Personal Identity: What Makes You, You?
Examining philosophical theories of personal identity over time, including psychological and bodily continuity.
Key Questions
- Analyze different criteria for personal identity (e.g., memory, body, soul).
- Critique the challenges to maintaining a consistent personal identity over a lifetime.
- Justify which theory of personal identity best accounts for your own sense of self.
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