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Dr. Jonathan Loose on Personal Identity and the Life Scientific

Mind Matters

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Exploring Personal Identity and Consciousness

This chapter examines the complex relationship between scientific understanding and personal introspection in defining personal identity. It discusses the idea that the self may be a fictional construct resulting from cognitive processes, raising questions about the reality of personal identity and the nature of consciousness. The chapter challenges conventional views, suggesting that subjective experiences are essential for a holistic understanding of selfhood.

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