Problem
The denial of reductionism is called 'nonreductionism,' according to which the facts about persons and personal identity consist in some further fact, typically a fact about Cartesian egos or souls." Basically, this means that Parfit denies anything like a "soul" and thinks we are identical to something we can quantify, measure, and point to directly that is associated with our memories.
IntroductiontoPhilosophyReader-Noah Levin
i. What is the meaning of the passage you chose? Why is it important? What is its place in the reading as a whole?
ii. Do you agree with the author's views or beliefs on the passage? Why or why not?
iii. How is this passage relevant to your life? Can thinking about this passage improve your life in any way(s)? How and why - or why not?