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Sameness of Body Theory
Premise 1: A person’s body remains largely the same over time.
Premise 2: Continuity of the body ensures continuity of identity.
Conclusion: Sameness of body is sufficient for sameness of person over time.
Sameness of Soul Theory
Premise 1: A soul is an immaterial, unchanging essence that defines a person.
Premise 2: The continuity of the soul guarantees the continuity of the person.
Conclusion: Sameness of soul is sufficient for sameness of person over time.
Locke's Memory Theory (Sameness of Consciousness)
Premise 1: A person’s identity is tied to their ability to remember past experiences.
Premise 2: Memory links a person’s past, present, and future self through consciousness.
Conclusion: Sameness of consciousness is sufficient for sameness of person over timE
Hume's Bundle Theory
Premise 1: A human being is a collection of ever-changing perceptions and experiences.
Premise 2: There is no underlying, constant self to unify these perceptions.
Conclusion: Human beings possess no qualities sufficient for sameness of person over time.
The Self as a Social Construction
Premise 1: A person’s identity is shaped by social interactions and cultural contexts.
Premise 2: These factors change over time and vary depending on relationships and environments.
Conclusion: The self is a social construction that changes over time and according to the people around us.
