PHI 101: Locke's Theory of Personal Identity

Flashcards covering key concepts related to Locke's Theory of Personal Identity.

Personal Identity

The concept of what it means to be the same person over time, addressing questions of identity and continuity.

Same Body Theory

The theory that a person continues to exist as long as they have the same living body.

Same Soul/Immaterial Mind Theory

The theory that personal survival requires the survival of the same soul or immaterial mind.

Psychological Continuity Theory

The view that personal identity is maintained through the continuity of consciousness and memory.

Forensic Term

A term related to evidence in a legal context; Locke argues that 'person' is a forensic term relevant to moral responsibility.

Memory

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information; considered crucial for personal identity according to Locke.

Consciousness

The state of being aware of and able to think; for Locke, it is what defines a person over time.

Lockean Thought Experiment

A philosophical scenario proposed by John Locke to illustrate his arguments against rival theories of personal identity.

Multiple Personality Disorder

A psychological condition where a person has two or more distinct identities or personality states, impacting their memory and identity.

Amnesia

The loss of memory that may affect a person's sense of self and identity.