The Problem of Identity

The problem of identity concerns understanding what makes a person the same over time despite changes. It questions how we can recognize ourselves or others as the same individual when memories, body, or personality may evolve. For example, if someone changes significantly, are they still the same person? Philosophers debate whether identity is rooted in physical continuity, memories, or something else. The issue challenges our assumptions about personal persistence and what it means to be "you" through life's transformations.