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1Klinik für Anästhesiologie, Universität Lübeck, Ratzeburger Allee 160, 23538 Lübeck. Peter.schmucker@mail.uni-luebeck.de
Der Anaesthesist
|November 2, 2006
Summary
Substance and causality are metaphysical concepts applied to human identity. Narrative sentences explain life changes, maintaining individual and collective identity through speech and thought processes.
Area of Science:
- Metaphysics
- Philosophy of Mind
- Cognitive Science
Context:
- The enduring concept of 'substance' refers to constant properties over time.
- Causality links chronological events, explaining changes due to external factors.
- Applying these concepts to human identity and personal change.
Purpose:
- To explore the metaphysical underpinnings of personal identity.
- To investigate how causality influences changes throughout a human lifespan.
- To establish the role of narrative and language in maintaining identity.
Summary:
- This work extends the metaphysical concepts of substance and causality to the human experience.
- It posits that causal explanations for life events, articulated through narrative sentences, are crucial for identity.
- Speech and thought patterns are identified as fundamental to preserving individual and collective identity amidst temporal changes.
Impact:
- Highlights the philosophical basis of personal identity and continuity.
- Underscores the significance of language and narrative in psychological and social cohesion.
- Provides a framework for understanding how humans maintain a stable sense of self over time.
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