The Philosophy of the Self

The philosophy of the self explores what it means to be a conscious, individual person. It examines questions like: What makes you "you" over time? Is the self a fixed core or a changing process? Philosophers consider whether the self is defined by our thoughts, memories, body, or something deeper. They also analyze how identity, consciousness, and personal agency connect. Ultimately, this field seeks to understand the nature of subjective experience and what underlies our sense of being a distinct, continuous person amid change.