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Which theory of personal identity posits that personal identity is based on the sameness of an immaterial soul?
Which theory of personal identity posits that personal identity is based on the sameness of an immaterial soul?
In metaphysics, common sense beliefs about personal identity include the belief that a person is the same person over time, despite changes in their:
In metaphysics, common sense beliefs about personal identity include the belief that a person is the same person over time, despite changes in their:
What are the three agreed-upon requirements in epistemology for understanding knowledge?
What are the three agreed-upon requirements in epistemology for understanding knowledge?
Common sense is often contrasted with philosophical or scientific theories that challenge or contradict:
Common sense is often contrasted with philosophical or scientific theories that challenge or contradict:
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Which theory of personal identity posits that personal identity is based on the continuity of physical and biological characteristics?
Which theory of personal identity posits that personal identity is based on the continuity of physical and biological characteristics?
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What is the soul theory of personal identity based on?
What is the soul theory of personal identity based on?
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In metaphysics, common sense beliefs about personal identity include the belief that a person is:
In metaphysics, common sense beliefs about personal identity include the belief that a person is:
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What is common sense often contrasted with in the context of beliefs and assumptions?
What is common sense often contrasted with in the context of beliefs and assumptions?
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What are the three agreed-upon requirements in epistemology for understanding knowledge?
What are the three agreed-upon requirements in epistemology for understanding knowledge?
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Which theory of personal identity posits that personal identity is based on the continuity of memory and experiences?
Which theory of personal identity posits that personal identity is based on the continuity of memory and experiences?
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Study Notes
Moral Decision Making
- Moral decisions involve weighing competing moral claims and determining the most important or relevant one for the situation
- Factors influencing moral decision-making include personal values, cultural norms, and situational context
- Approaches to moral decision-making include consequentialism, deontology, and virtue ethics
Freedom and Goodness
- Freedom is the ability to act in accordance with one's own values and beliefs
- Being good involves acting consistently with moral values and principles
- Different views on achieving freedom and goodness include:
- Freedom is necessary for moral development
- Moral development is necessary for freedom
Personal Identity
- Concerned with the persistence of a person's identity over time
- Deals with changes in physical and mental states while maintaining personal identity
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Test your understanding of moral decision-making with this quiz. Explore the factors that influence moral decisions and the various approaches, such as consequentialism, deontology, and virtue ethics. Sharpen your knowledge about weighing competing moral claims and determining their relevance in different situations.
