Question 1

In philosophy, the problem of personal identity is the problem of trying to explain

Accepted Answer

A)  where someone's personality comes from. 
B)  where someone's character comes from. 
C)  how a person can change and yet remain the same person. 
D)  how a person's personality and character change over time. 
A)  where someone's personality comes from. 
B)  where someone's character comes from. 
C)  how a person can change and yet remain the same person. 
D)  how a person's personality and character change over time. C

Question 2

Is having the same body sufficient for personal identity? Why or why not?

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Having the same body is not sufficient for personal identity. Personal identity is a complex concept that encompasses not only physical characteristics but also psychological, emotional, and social aspects of an individual. While the body is an important aspect of personal identity, it is not the only factor that determines who we are.

Our personal identity is also shaped by our experiences, memories, beliefs, values, and relationships. These non-physical aspects play a significant role in shaping our sense of self and how we interact with the world around us. Additionally, personal identity can change over time as we grow and develop as individuals, regardless of any changes in our physical body.

Furthermore, there are instances where individuals may undergo changes to their physical body, such as through illness, injury, or medical procedures, yet still maintain a consistent sense of personal identity. This further illustrates that personal identity is not solely determined by the body.

In conclusion, while the body is an important aspect of personal identity, it is not sufficient on its own. Personal identity is a multifaceted concept that encompasses both physical and non-physical aspects of an individual's being.

Question 3

Properties: Enclosed plane geometric figure, Three exterior sides, and Interior angles add up to 180 degrees. All of these are ______ properties of a triangle.

Accepted Answer

A)  accidental 
B)  essential 
A)  accidental 
B)  essential B

Question 4

According to Locke, a person is a biological human being.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Is having the same soul sufficient for personal identity? Why or why not?

Accepted Answer

Having the same soul may not be sufficie

Question 6

Transubstantiation is the process of:

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A)  transporting yourself to another location in space by disassembling and reassembling every atom in your body. 
B)  uploading your memories into another brain. 
C)  cryogenically freezing your brain and body. 
D)  having an out-of-body experience. 
E)  none of these 
A)  transporting yourself to another location in space by disassembling and reassembling every atom in your body. 
B)  uploading your memories into another brain. 
C)  cryogenically freezing your brain and body. 
D)  having an out-of-body experience. 
E)  none of these

Question 7

The numerical identity of a thing cannot depend on facts about other things. This is known as the ______ principle.

Accepted Answer

A)  only X and Y 
B)  noncontradiction 
C)  excluded middle 
D)  uncertainty 
E)  parsimony 
A)  only X and Y 
B)  noncontradiction 
C)  excluded middle 
D)  uncertainty 
E)  parsimony

Question 8

Unger's Great Pain thought experiment is intended to show that animalism is FALSE.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The Nestor and Thersites thought experiment is intended to show that being the same person doesn't require having the same soul.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Locke's memory theory of personal identity states that person A is identical to person B just in case persons A and B share at least one memory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Leibniz's King of China thought experiment, where a soul loses all of its memories, shows that having the same soul is not sufficient for personal identity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

According to Locke, it's not possible for two people to inhabit the same body.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Shoemaker's Brain Transplant thought experiment is intended to show that

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A)  brain transplants are technologically possible. 
B)  brains have nothing to do with minds. 
C)  the brain theory is implausible. 
D)  the brain theory is plausible. 
A)  brain transplants are technologically possible. 
B)  brains have nothing to do with minds. 
C)  the brain theory is implausible. 
D)  the brain theory is plausible.

Question 14

If transferring your thoughts, feelings, and desires from your brain to a robot were the only way to avoid certain death, would you do it? Why or why not?

Accepted Answer

This is a difficult question to answer d

Question 15

According to Locke, what is essential for living organisms, such as oak trees, to retain their identity over time is their:

Accepted Answer

A)  functional organization. 
B)  soul. 
C)  atoms. 
D)  cells. 
A)  functional organization. 
B)  soul. 
C)  atoms. 
D)  cells.

Question 16

Leibniz's King of China thought experiment shows that

Accepted Answer

A)  having the same body is a necessary condition for being the same person. 
B)  having the same soul is not a sufficient condition for personal identity. 
C)  money and power do not buy immortality. 
D)  resurrection requires that the physical body not be cremated. 
E)  the body can be sold, but the soul belongs to God. 
A)  having the same body is a necessary condition for being the same person. 
B)  having the same soul is not a sufficient condition for personal identity. 
C)  money and power do not buy immortality. 
D)  resurrection requires that the physical body not be cremated. 
E)  the body can be sold, but the soul belongs to God.

Question 17

Is psychological continuity sufficient for personal identity? Why or why not?

Accepted Answer

Psychological continuity alone is not su

Question 18

An essential property of a bicycle is

Accepted Answer

A)  horn. 
B)  red paint. 
C)  reflectors. 
D)  two wheels. 
E)  banana seat. 
A)  horn. 
B)  red paint. 
C)  reflectors. 
D)  two wheels. 
E)  banana seat.

Question 19

Qualitative identity is a sufficient condition for numerical identity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Sydney Shoemaker tries to escape the circularity objection to memory theory by utilizing the concept of ____-memories.

Accepted Answer

A)  quasi 
B)  pseudo 
C)  semi 
D)  linear 
E)  foundational 
A)  quasi 
B)  pseudo 
C)  semi 
D)  linear 
E)  foundational

In philosophy, the problem of personal identity is the problem of trying to explain

Is having the same body sufficient for personal identity? Why or why not?

Properties: Enclosed plane geometric figure, Three exterior sides, and Interior angles add up to 180 degrees. All of these are ______ properties of a triangle.

According to Locke, a person is a biological human being.

Is having the same soul sufficient for personal identity? Why or why not?

Transubstantiation is the process of:

The numerical identity of a thing cannot depend on facts about other things. This is known as the ______ principle.

Unger's Great Pain thought experiment is intended to show that animalism is FALSE.

The Nestor and Thersites thought experiment is intended to show that being the same person doesn't require having the same soul.

Locke's memory theory of personal identity states that person A is identical to person B just in case persons A and B share at least one memory.

Leibniz's King of China thought experiment, where a soul loses all of its memories, shows that having the same soul is not sufficient for personal identity.

According to Locke, it's not possible for two people to inhabit the same body.

Shoemaker's Brain Transplant thought experiment is intended to show that

If transferring your thoughts, feelings, and desires from your brain to a robot were the only way to avoid certain death, would you do it? Why or why not?

According to Locke, what is essential for living organisms, such as oak trees, to retain their identity over time is their:

Leibniz's King of China thought experiment shows that

Is psychological continuity sufficient for personal identity? Why or why not?

An essential property of a bicycle is

Qualitative identity is a sufficient condition for numerical identity.

Sydney Shoemaker tries to escape the circularity objection to memory theory by utilizing the concept of ____-memories.

The Philosophical Enterprise

The Mind-Body Problem

Free Will and Determinism

The Problem of Relativism and Morality

The Problem of Evil and the Existence of God

The Problem of Skepticism and Knowledge

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Exam 4: The Problem of Personal Identity

In philosophy, the problem of personal identity is the problem of trying to explain

Is having the same body sufficient for personal identity? Why or why not?

Properties: Enclosed plane geometric figure, Three exterior sides, and Interior angles add up to 180 degrees. All of these are ______ properties of a triangle.

According to Locke, a person is a biological human being.

Is having the same soul sufficient for personal identity? Why or why not?

Transubstantiation is the process of:

The numerical identity of a thing cannot depend on facts about other things. This is known as the ______ principle.

Unger's Great Pain thought experiment is intended to show that animalism is FALSE.

The Nestor and Thersites thought experiment is intended to show that being the same person doesn't require having the same soul.

Locke's memory theory of personal identity states that person A is identical to person B just in case persons A and B share at least one memory.

Leibniz's King of China thought experiment, where a soul loses all of its memories, shows that having the same soul is not sufficient for personal identity.

According to Locke, it's not possible for two people to inhabit the same body.

Shoemaker's Brain Transplant thought experiment is intended to show that

If transferring your thoughts, feelings, and desires from your brain to a robot were the only way to avoid certain death, would you do it? Why or why not?

According to Locke, what is essential for living organisms, such as oak trees, to retain their identity over time is their:

Leibniz's King of China thought experiment shows that

Is psychological continuity sufficient for personal identity? Why or why not?

An essential property of a bicycle is

Qualitative identity is a sufficient condition for numerical identity.

Sydney Shoemaker tries to escape the circularity objection to memory theory by utilizing the concept of ____-memories.

The Philosophical Enterprise

The Mind-Body Problem

Free Will and Determinism

The Problem of Relativism and Morality

The Problem of Evil and the Existence of God

The Problem of Skepticism and Knowledge

Filters