Explain why ego theory still encounters the problem of perso…
Explain why ego theory still encounters the problem of personal identity, and how Locke’s memory theory is supposed to solve it. What is the weakness of memory theory? Finally, explain what Derek Parfit argues with regard to the problem of personal identity.
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Explain what identity is, and which types of properties establish an object’s identity and which types do not. Offer an original example. Finally explain what the difficulty is in determining an object’s identity in the example of the Ship of Theseus.
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Explain the Ego theory of the self and the Bundle theory of the self: First, tell me whether they identify us with our minds, our bodies, or our social identities. Then, explain their differences carefully. Also, explain the points or evidence that support each one. Finally, how do they each at first seem to fare regarding the problem of personal identify (be sure to define that problem).
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