The topic of personal identity has prompted some of the liveliest debates in recent philosophy. In a fascinating new contribution to the discussion, Peter Unger presents a psychologically aimed, but physically based account of our identity over time. While supporting the account, he explains why many influential contemporary philosophers have underrated the importance of physical continuity to our survival, casting a new light on the work of Lewis, Nozick, Parfit, Perry, Shoemaker, and others.

A fascinating contribution to debates on personal identity

About the Author
Peter Unger is Professor of Philosophy at New York University. He is the author of Ignorance (OUP 1975, 2002), Philosophical Relativity (1984, OUP 2002), and Living High and Letting Die (OUP 1996).

Reviews
a work of striking boldness and originality: a philosophical tour de force that deserves to become a classic in the field ... a powerful and impressive theory of human identity (and its associated values) which seems clearly superior to views currently in vogue. * Michael Lockwood, Green College, Oxford *
a significant contribution to the continuing debate on the nature and meaning of personal identity * Derek Parfit, All Souls College, Oxford *



Book Information
ISBN 9780195079173
Author Peter Unger
Format Paperback
Page Count 368
Imprint Oxford University Press Inc
Publisher Oxford University Press Inc
Weight(grams) 522g
Dimensions(mm) 233mm * 156mm * 24mm