Identity Quiz

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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 (C) 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 (C) 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 (A) 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 (D) 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 (D) 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 (B) Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Philosophical Identity

The relationship a thing has with itself.

Philosophical Problems with Identity

Identity of Indiscernibles suggests that if two things have identical properties, they must be the same thing. Questions about change and personal identity over time arise from the concept of identity.

Qualitative vs. Numerical Identity

Qualitative identity refers to the shared properties of two things. Numerical identity means that two things are actually the same thing.

Identity in Philosophy vs. Psychology

The philosophical definition of identity focuses on the relationship of a thing to itself. In psychology and social sciences, identity is about a person's self-conception and how they present themselves to the world.