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John Locke and Personal Identity

By Forstrom, K. Joanna S.

John Locke and Personal Identity

By Forstrom, K. Joanna S.

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One of the most influential debates in John Locke's work is the problem of personal identity over time. This problem is that of how a person at one time is the same person later in time, and so can be held responsible for past actions. The time of most concern for Locke is that of the general resurrection promised in the New Testament. Given the turbulence of the Reformation and the formation of new approaches to the Bible, many philosophers and scientists paid careful attention to emerging orthodoxies or heterodoxies about death.  Here K. Joanna S. Forstrom examines the interrelated positions of Rene Descartes, Thomas Hobbes, Henry More and Robert Boyle in their individual contexts and in Locke's treatment of them. She argues that, in this way, we can better understand Locke and his position on personal identity and immortality.  Once his unique take is understood and grounded in his own theological convictions (or lack thereof), we can better evaluate Locke and defend him against classic objections to his thought.
Product details
Edition:
1
Number of Pages:
162
Release Date:
2010-05-31
Publication Date:
2010-03-16
Publisher:
Continnuum-3PL
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
1847061451
ISBN13:
9781847061454
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
414 g
Height:
161 cm
Width:
240 cm
Thickness:
14 cm
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