Personal Identity (Great Debates in Philosophy)

Personal Identity (Great Debates in Philosophy) by Shoemaker, Sydney. paperback edition. ISBN: 9780631134329.

Opposing perspectives offer deep insight into identity Personal Identity explores the idea of identity by way of a debate between prominent philosophers with competing points of view. Richard Swinburne presents personal identity in the context of dualism, while Sydney Shoemaker argues a materialists perspective in contrast. With each theory presented individually with illustrations and clear explanations, the second part of the book is devoted to each authors reply and rebuttal to his opponents ideas. Whether exploring personal identity for the first time or delving deeper into an established philosophical niche, this book offers a lively discussion with much insight and room for analysis.