Rory Madden

Rory Madden, a Lecturer in Philosophy at University College London specializing in metaphysics, delves into the intricacies of personal identity concerning animate organisms. He challenges conventional views by arguing that our identity is fundamentally tied to being biological entities. The discussion spans thought experiments about brain transplants and identity persistence amid physical changes. Madden innovatively uses fission and fusion analogies to redefine identity, suggesting that both psychological and biological perspectives can coexist in understanding who we are.