Crash Course: Personal Identity

According to the Body Theory, personal identity persists over time because you remain in the same ________ from birth to death.

• mind

• consciousness

• soul

• body

Who proposed the Memory Theory of personal identity?

• Doctor Who

• John Travolta

• John Locke

• Bernard Williams

According to the Memory Theory, personal identity persists over time because you retain ________ of yourself at different points.

• memories

• physical appearance

• personality

• beliefs

What is one problem with the Memory Theory of personal identity?

• No one remembers being born

• Memory is notoriously tricky

• All of the above

• People stop being the same person if they lose their memories

What is the main issue with the Body Theory of personal identity?

• You can get a haircut or change your physical appearance

• Your consciousness and memories are not considered

• Your body constantly changes over time

• All of the above

Why is the concept of personal identity important?

• All of the above

• It influences how people think about us

• It affects our obligations to others

• It helps us understand who we are

According to the Body Theory, personal identity is determined by:

• Your memories

• Your physical appearance

• Your consciousness

• Your name

According to the Memory Theory, personal identity is determined by:

What is one problem with the Memory Theory of personal identity?

• All of the above

• No one remembers being born

• People stop being the same person if they lose their memories

• Memory is notoriously tricky

What is the main issue with the Body Theory of personal identity?

• All of the above

• Your consciousness and memories are not considered

• You can get a haircut or change your physical appearance

• Your body constantly changes over time