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Hihere Are The Guidelines For The Revision And Expansionb Expandth

Hi Here are the guidelines for the revision and expansion: B. Expand: the original paper connected your favored theory of mind with the question of personal identity. TO expand your paper, add a paragraph that addresses ONE of the following: i. Explain which theory of identity (body, psychological continuity, etc.) fits your theory of mind best. Identify one challenge and one benefit of this theory of identity. Do you think this theory captures what you believe is most important about identity? ii. For many, race and/or gender are important aspects of their identity. Drawing from one of our readings (handout on gender and race, Tuvel's essay, or our readings on feminist philosophy), explain how there are different ways of thinking about race or gender (pick one), and how this fits, or doesn't fit into your chosen theory of mind. Finally, say what you think is most important about race or gender as a feature of identity. After revising, the expanded portion shouldn't add more than 250 words to the paper. Be sure to go back and revise the thesis to indicate what you are adding. I will attach the thesis. don't use a references and it is need to be done in 24 hours. thank you

Paper For Above instruction

The original paper effectively explores the connection between a chosen theory of mind and the concept of personal identity. To deepen this analysis, it is important to consider how this theory aligns with a specific theory of identity, such as psychological continuity or bodily persistence. The selected theory provides a framework for understanding what constitutes the 'self' over time and the implications this has for personal identity.

Psychological continuity, for instance, posits that personal identity is maintained through ongoing psychological connections, such as memories, personality traits, and consciousness. This theory aligns well with theories of mind that emphasize mental states and cognitive processes as central to personal identity. A key challenge of this view is its reliance on memory, which can be unreliable or altered, raising questions about whether continuity truly reflects identity. Conversely, one benefit is that it captures the subjective experience of selfhood more accurately than purely physical accounts, emphasizing how individuals perceive their own persistent identity over time.

I believe that psychological continuity best captures the most essential aspect of identity—namely, the continuity of consciousness and subjective experience. Despite its challenges, this theory emphasizes the importance of mental states, which are central to our understanding of the self in everyday life. It underscores that personality, memories, and subjective experiences are what fundamentally define personal identity, rather than mere physical or biological features.

Furthermore, considering race and gender as integral features of identity adds depth to this discussion. Drawing from feminist philosophy and the work of Ta-Nehisi Coates, it becomes evident that race and gender are socially constructed dimensions that significantly impact personal lived experience. For many, these aspects shape their identity profoundly, often serving as markers of cultural heritage, social belonging, and personal self-understanding. Different perspectives, such as intersectionality, reveal that race and gender intersect with other identities to produce complex layers of experience and meaning.

In terms of theory of mind, these social identities challenge purely internalist notions of self that focus solely on psychological continuity. They highlight the importance of external social and cultural factors, which influence how individuals perceive themselves and are perceived by society. What remains most crucial about race and gender as features of identity is their capacity to define social experiences and opportunities, shaping personal narratives in ways that internal psychological continuity alone cannot fully capture. Recognizing these social dimensions enriches our understanding of personal identity within the broader social fabric.

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