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What is the relation that philosophical identity concerns?

The relation of a thing to its history

The relation of a thing to itself (correct)

The relation of a thing to others

The relation of a thing to its environment

What are some philosophical problems that arise from the concept of identity?

Identity of individuals, questions about social identity over time

Identity of groups, questions about their cultural identity

Identity of objects, questions about their physical properties

Identity of indiscernibles, questions about change and personal identity over time (correct)

What is the difference between qualitative identity and numerical identity?

Qualitative identity concerns the qualities of a thing, while numerical identity concerns the thing itself (correct)

Qualitative identity concerns identity over time, while numerical identity concerns identity at a given moment

Qualitative identity concerns the thing itself, while numerical identity concerns its qualities

Qualitative identity concerns identity between individuals, while numerical identity concerns identity within individuals

What is the distinction between the philosophical concept of identity and the notion of identity in psychology and the social sciences?

The philosophical concept of identity concerns the relation of a thing to itself, while the notion of identity in psychology and the social sciences concerns a person's self-conception and social presentation Signup and view all the answers

What is the sociological notion of identity?

A person's self-conception, social presentation, and the aspects of a person that make them unique Signup and view all the answers

What is the law of identity and where does it originate from?

The law of identity states that x is the same as y if and only if every predicate true of x is true of y as well, and it originates from classical antiquity Signup and view all the answers

What is the modern formulation of identity and who proposed it?

The modern formulation of identity is that of Gottfried Leibniz, who held that x is the same as y if and only if every predicate true of x is true of y as well Signup and view all the answers

What do kind-terms or sortals provide in regards to identity?

Kind-terms or sortals give a criterion of identity and non-identity among items of their kind Signup and view all the answers

What is the ecological perspective of identity?

Identity has been conceptualized considering humans' position within the ecological web of life Signup and view all the answers

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Philosophical identity is the relation each thing bears only to itself, which gives rise to many philosophical problems, including the identity of indiscernibles and questions about change and personal identity over time. Qualitative identity and numerical identity must be distinguished. The philosophical concept of identity is distinct from the better-known notion of identity in use in psychology and the social sciences. The sociological notion of identity concerns a person's self-conception, social presentation, and the aspects of a person that make them unique. Identity has been conceptualized considering humans' position within the ecological web of life. The law of identity originates from classical antiquity. The modern formulation of identity is that of Gottfried Leibniz, who held that x is the same as y if and only if every predicate true of x is true of y as well. Some philosophers have denied that there is such a relation as identity. Kind-terms, or sortals give a criterion of identity and non-identity among items of their kind.

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Test your knowledge on the philosophical concept of identity with this quiz! From the identity of indiscernibles to questions about personal identity over time, this quiz covers it all. Distinguish between qualitative and numerical identity and learn about the origins of the law of identity. Discover how identity is conceptualized in different fields, including sociology and ecology. Challenge yourself to think deeply about the nature of identity and see if you can differentiate between kind-terms and non-identity criteria.