Where does the essence of your true self actually reside?
In short: This video examines the philosophical debate surrounding personal identity. It questions whether your essence is located within your physical body or within the collective memories of your consciousness.
The discussion explores the fundamental tension between biological and psychological theories of the self. It weighs the strengths and weaknesses of locating identity in the physical body versus the continuity of conscious experience.
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- Summary by Intellect · source: Personal Identity: Crash Course Philosophy #19
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