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Personal Identity vs. Animalism
- John Locke believed that memory continuity makes us the same person over time.
- Paul Snowdon argues that persons are essentially animals, emphasizing bodily continuity.
Locke's Influence on Personal Identity
- Locke argued for a distinction between persons and animals, prioritizing the concept of personhood.
- This distinction influenced subsequent philosophical discussions on personal identity.
Animal Persistence
- Animal persistence is a matter of controversy, particularly concerning death.
- Psychology is largely irrelevant to animal persistence, unlike Locke's memory-based personal identity.