The Essence of Self
Richard explores the profound question of personal identity, emphasizing the necessity of a soul to define what makes one truly "me." He critiques various philosophical theories that attempt to establish identity through physical or mental criteria, arguing that without the concept of a soul, the question of identity remains unanswered. Ultimately, he posits that the soul is the key to understanding personal continuity across time and change.In this clip
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Free Will, Souls, and the Problem of Evil | Richard Swinburne and Alex O'Connor
Related Questions
If someone had each hemisphere of their brain transplanted into two different bodies (e.g., clones), could both survive, and would each know what it feels like to exist? If so, are there two of me right now crammed into one skull, a righty and a lefty?
What defines personal identity?
Is there a philosophical view on multiple selves?