Philosophy / Unit 5 Philosophy 0198 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Psychological Continuity
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The idea
Psychological continuity theory: identity consists in overlapping chains of memory, character, and intention—direct memory of every stage is not required.
In practice
The general links to the boy the way a rope reaches its far end: overlapping fibers, none running the whole length.
Your place on the trail
Every lesson rests on earlier ones and opens later ones. Tap any to jump.
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