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Personal Identity, Part III: Objections to the Personality Theory

Shelly KaganDistinguishedYale University

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51:51·2008·introductory level

This lecture scrutinizes the personality theory of identity, focusing on the "problem of duplication" and exploring scenarios where a personality is transferred or exported to multiple bodies.

PhilosophyMetaphysics, Mind & MortalityPersonal identityPersonality theoryProblem of duplication

The lecture focuses on the problems directly related to the personality theory as key to personal identity. The theory states that a person retains his or her individuality so long as he or she has the same ongoing personality. The main objection raised to this claim is the problem of duplication. The lecture explores cases in which the same personality has been transferred or exported to multiple bodies.

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Shelly KaganDistinguished

Author of "Death" · Yale University

Shelly Kagan is a Professor of Philosophy at Yale University, widely recognized for his influential work in normative and applied ethics, particularly on the topic of death.

1 course · 22 lecturesCanon
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