International Journal of Science, Engineering and TechnologyAuthors: Dr. Nargish Afroza
Abstract: In this paper, it will try to clarify why David Hume did not refer to memory as the only source in providing a theory of personal identity whereas the eminent 17th century philosopher John Locke called that in his illustrious work “An Essay concerning Human understanding”, the memory is the only source of personal identity. Hume, in his prosperous work “A Treatise of Human Nature” (THN/T), stated that the necessary relations are only source of personal identity because in this case causality and analogy must be recognized as the fundamental principles. Because the individual can imagine his/her personal identity based on fundamental principles. Therefore, according to Hume, the identity of person is nothing more than the imagination of fiction. However, we will analyse here, how Hume can refute John Locke’s theory of personal identity by the beliefs of necessary relations.
DOI: http://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.20956632
