Exam 2
Choose one of the following views of personal identity & explain it: the bodily view, the soul view, or the memory view. Explain one argument against the view that is discussed in Perry's "A Dialogue on Personal Identity: Immortality".
The bodily view suggests that personal identity is determined by the physical body, meaning that a person is the same person as they were in the past if they have the same body. However, this overlooks the importance of memories and experiences in shaping one's identity. The soul view suggests that personal identity is determined by the non-physical aspect of a person, such as the soul, but it is difficult to prove the existence of the soul. The memory view suggests that personal identity is determined by a person's memory or memories, but it is unclear how to define or maintain memories in certain situations.
What is determinism? How does it pose a problem for how if determinism is true, can people be held morally responsible for what they do? Why/Why not?
Exam 2
Dialogue on Personal Identity: Immortality
The bodily view suggests that personal identity is determined as they were in the past if they have the same body. However, this overlooks the importance of memories and that personal identity is determined by the non-physical aspect of a person, such as the soul, but it is difficult to prove the existence of the soul. The memory view suggests that personal identity is determined by a person's memory or memories, but it is unclear how to define and maintain memories in certain situations. If determinism is true, can people be held morally responsible for what they do? Why/Why not?
Determinism is the belief that all events in the universe result from past events and are therefore unavoidable. This challenges the notion of human will as it implies that our actions are determined by.