In philosophy, the problem of personal identity is the problem of trying to explain

A. how a person can change and yet remain the same person.
B. where someone's character comes from.
C. where someone's personality comes from.
D. how a person's personality and character change over time.


Answer: A

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a. is a matter of tribal and personal identity. b. is a marker of wealth. c. designates one's status in society. d. indicates where a tribe moved from after its creation to its main, present place.

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Which of the following is the larger and more liberal sect of Buddhism?

a. Arahayana b. Mahayana c. Sangha d. Theravada

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The Ancient Greek philosopher, Aristotle (384-322 B.C.) was an elitist who believed that people have unequal abilities to be virtuous and that some people are worthless due to poor habituation

a. true b. false

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A priori means:

a. using the immediately prior statement as proof b. having a prior bias and being unable to reason clearly c. referring to a prior set of premises d. logically prior to experience

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