Hofstadter, “An Affable Locking of Horns,” from I am a Strange Loop
Personal Identity: Crash Course Philosophy #19, on YouTube
Answer one of the following questions:
In the dialogue between Plato and Socrates, the interlocutors seem to come to what conclusion about human consciousness? To what extent do you agree with that conclusion and why?
In what ways can the Socratic Method modeled in the dialogue contribute to better critical thinking at for individuals and groups today? Explain and provide an example.
Do you find the body theory of identity most plausible? Why or why not? What additional question(s) would have to be asked and addressed before your this theory could be accepted conclusively?
Do you find the memory theory of identity most plausible? Why or why not? What additional question(s) would have to be asked and addressed before your this theory could be accepted conclusively?
