The question of “personal identity” is perhaps the most fundamental philosophical inquiry. Its philosophical roots can be traced back to The Ship of Theseus, an anonymous Greek thought experiment discussed by the likes of Heraclitus, Plato, and later Hobbes and Locke, where we are asked if a ship which has had all of its parts replaced is still the same ship. When applied to persons, the issue gets even more complicated as defining oneself is no easy task. Locke proposes that we should consider the body, the brain, and the psychological criterion when looking at identity. However, defining one’s personal identity based on three broad criteria seems like a tough pill to swallow. If you find yourself struggling to accept this proposal and have a better one in mind, or if you agree with Locke and want to defend his argument, or simply want to have a fun time chatting about philosophy, feel free to join us for our upcoming Socratic seminar on personal identity!

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