Philosophy / Unit 5 Philosophy 0196 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Locke's Memory Theory
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The idea
Locke's memory theory: you are identical to a past person if you can remember that person's experiences—identity rides on memory, not substance.
In practice
You recall your first day of school; on Locke's view, that memory link is what makes the child you.
Your place on the trail
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