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Personal Identity (Blackwell Readings in Philosophy)

By John Barresi , Raymond Martin

Book information

Year
2002
ISBN
0631234411, 9780631234418, 063123442X
Open Library ID
OL22057558M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
4 MB (3713309 bytes)
Edition
1
Pages
408\401
Time added
2011-06-04 13:46:07

Description

Personal Identity brings together the most important readings on personal identity theory. Brings together 13 of the most important readings on personal identity theory. Includes a detailed introductory historical essay, tracing the origins of personal identity theory. Features essays by David Lewis, Bernard Williams, Derek Parfit, and Robert Nozick. Describes the revolutionary shift from the "internal relations" view of personal identity to the "external relations" view. Includes a discussion on the controversial topic of animalism. Collectively offers a comprehensive introduction to the field.

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