Homework: Examining the Self Essay
Topic
Imagine that you are a scientist, and write a proposal for creating a replica of yourself. (You cannot propose cloning yourself!) More specifically, you are asked to do the following:
1) Identify the processes that define you as a human being (e.g., digestion, sense perception) and that would be necessary to include in your replica.
2) Critically discuss whether you would propose a Cartesian or a physicalist model of the relationship between mind and body in order to create your replica. To "critically" discuss your proposed model, you must: a. explain either the Cartesian or the physicalist model; and b. weigh the pros and cons of whichever model you think would work best for your replica.
3) Using Locke's theory of personal identity, present the criteria by which your replica will remain the same person over time.
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
i) The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
ii) The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
iii) Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.