Can we do without a metaphysical theory of personal identity in practice?

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Result language

angličtina

Original language name

Can we do without a metaphysical theory of personal identity in practice?

Original language description

In this paper I defend the idea that we need a metaphysical theory to justify identity-related practical concerns, such as self-concern. I outline D. Parfit's theory, in which the concerns receive a metaphysical justification. Then, I focus on two objections: C. Korsgaard's claim that the concerns are justified by the unity of agency, and M. Johnston's contention that the concerns are prima facie justified independently of a metaphysical theory. I argue that even if these theories have a point, they donot cover a range of situations in which justification may be sought. It is in these situations that a metaphysical theory may find its place.

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Czech description

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Type

J_x - Unclassified - Peer-reviewed scientific article (Jimp, Jsc and Jost)

CEP classification

AA - Philosophy and religion

OECD FORD branch

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Project

<a href="/en/project/GP13-00624P" target="_blank" >GP13-00624P: Personal Identity, Unity, and Practical Concerns</a><br>

Continuities

P - Projekt vyzkumu a vyvoje financovany z verejnych zdroju (s odkazem do CEP)

Publication year

2014

Confidentiality

S - Úplné a pravdivé údaje o projektu nepodléhají ochraně podle zvláštních právních předpisů

Name of the periodical

Prolegomena: Journal of Philosophy

ISSN

1333-4395

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Volume of the periodical

13

Issue of the periodical within the volume

2

Country of publishing house

HR - CROATIA

Number of pages

20

Pages from-to

315-334

UT code for WoS article

000347618500007

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