personal identity

personal identity

Read: Perry, “Dialogues on Personal Identity.” Perry personal id night 1,2.pdf

The “chocolates argument” is in Night 1. page 372.

Objectives: Explain Gretchen Weirob’s argument against the soul theory of personal identity.

Remember, an explanation of an argument includes outlining the argument in valid modus ponens format, and explaining the argument. This assignment should be at least a page long. It should include the following paragraphs:

1. Define “soul.” (your own definition)

2. Outline Gretchen’s “Chocolates analogy” Argument. Outline in valid modus ponens format. See the Lewis Vaughn article for help with outlining arguments.

3. Explain Gretchen Weirob’s chocolates analogy.

4. Explain how Gretchen uses the analogy to argue against the soul theory of personal identity.

5. Assess/ Critique Gretchen’s argument (give your own argument).

Include citation and bibliography. APA helpsheet

To submit, attach a PDF. (Write your essay in a word processor, and then save it as a PDF. To save as a PDF, click on “File” and “Save as” and then choose PDF. Save your document on the desktop and attach your PDF to this assignment.)


DO NOT USE THE INTERNET. Have the confidence to outline and explain the arguments in your own words.

Have fun!

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