BĚLOHRAD, Radim. Can we do without a metaphysical theory of personal identity in practice? Prolegomena: Journal of Philosophy. Zagreb, Chorvatsko: University of Zagreb – Croatian Studies, 2014, roč. 13, č. 2, s. 315-334. ISSN 1333-4395. |
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@article{1212356, author = {Bělohrad, Radim}, article_location = {Zagreb, Chorvatsko}, article_number = {2}, keywords = {justification; metaphysics; personal identity; practical concerns}, language = {eng}, issn = {1333-4395}, journal = {Prolegomena: Journal of Philosophy}, title = {Can we do without a metaphysical theory of personal identity in practice?}, url = {http://hrcak.srce.hr/index.php?show=clanak&id_clanak_jezik=191537}, volume = {13}, year = {2014} }
TY - JOUR ID - 1212356 AU - Bělohrad, Radim PY - 2014 TI - Can we do without a metaphysical theory of personal identity in practice? JF - Prolegomena: Journal of Philosophy VL - 13 IS - 2 SP - 315-334 EP - 315-334 PB - University of Zagreb – Croatian Studies SN - 13334395 KW - justification KW - metaphysics KW - personal identity KW - practical concerns UR - http://hrcak.srce.hr/index.php?show=clanak&id_clanak_jezik=191537 N2 - In this paper I defend the idea that we need a metaphysical theory to justify identity-related practical concerns, such as self-concern. I outline D. Parfit's theory, in which the concerns receive a metaphysical justification. Then, I focus on two objections: C. Korsgaard's claim that the concerns are justified by the unity of agency, and M. Johnston's contention that the concerns are prima facie justified independently of a metaphysical theory. I argue that even if these theories have a point, they do not cover a range of situations in which justification may be sought. It is in these situations that a metaphysical theory may find its place. ER -
BĚLOHRAD, Radim. Can we do without a metaphysical theory of personal identity in practice? \textit{Prolegomena: Journal of Philosophy}. Zagreb, Chorvatsko: University of Zagreb – Croatian Studies, 2014, roč.~13, č.~2, s.~315-334. ISSN~1333-4395.
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