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| Identity: Two objects are never identical. Identity is a single object, to which may be referred to with two different terms. The fact that two descriptions mean a single object may be discovered only in the course of an investigation._____________Annotation: The above characterizations of concepts are neither definitions nor exhausting presentations of problems related to them. Instead, they are intended to give a short introduction to the contributions below. – Lexicon of Arguments. | |||
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Sydney Shoemaker on Identity - Dictionary of Arguments
Frank I, 70f Temporal identity/Shoemaker: with Butler: there are no criteria for temporal identity. >Temporal identity, >Criteria. Solution: functionalism: only when the I is identified previously. >Functionalism. Shoemaker: This is not a problem because experience is marked by an internal perspective. >Self-identification, >Perspective, >Consciousness, >Self-consciousness._____________Explanation of symbols: Roman numerals indicate the source, arabic numerals indicate the page number. The corresponding books are indicated on the right hand side. ((s)…): Comment by the sender of the contribution. Translations: Dictionary of Arguments The note [Concept/Author], [Author1]Vs[Author2] or [Author]Vs[term] resp. "problem:"/"solution:", "old:"/"new:" and "thesis:" is an addition from the Dictionary of Arguments. If a German edition is specified, the page numbers refer to this edition. |
Shoemaker I S. Shoemaker Identity, Cause, and Mind: Philosophical Essays Expanded Edition 2003 |
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Ed. Martin Schulz, access date 2024-04-19