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Persons
The term person is frequently used within society, but this word has distinct philosophical implications. This theme will examine the philosophy behind personhood, and will deal with some key moral and ethical issues. Is everyone equal? Are we as humans equal to other animals? What makes us unique as individual persons, and what makes us the same person from year to year?

Personal Identity
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  • Numerical and qualitative identity.
  • Necessary and Sufficient Conditions.
  • Physical and Psychological Continuity.
  • Identity or Survival.
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What can be a person?
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The Characteristics of Personhood
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