Personal Identity

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

• mind

• consciousness

• body

• soul

Who proposed the Memory Theory of personal identity?

• Bernard Williams

• John Locke

• Doctor Who

• John Travolta

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

• beliefs

• memories

• personality

• physical appearance

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

• No one remembers being born

• Memory is tenuous

• False memories

• All of the above

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

• Physical changes

• Lack of consciousness

• Inaccurate memories

• Loss of identity

What does the Thought Experiment proposed by Bernard Williams involve?

• Body transplant

• Memory transfer

• Torture and cash reward

• All of the above

According to John Locke, the most essential aspect of a person is their ________.

• body

• consciousness

• name

• physical appearance

What is one advantage of the Memory Theory over the Body Theory?

• Consciousness persists through physical changes

• Memory is more reliable

• No false memories

• No loss of identity

Why is the issue of personal identity important?

• Conceptual puzzle

• Determines obligations to others

• Affects paycheck and promises

• All of the above

What is the main expectation individuals have regarding personal identity?

• Physical changes are acceptable

• Memory loss is acceptable

• Identity remains unchanged

• None of the above