Philosophy
The Metaphysics of Personal Identity and the Narrative Self
Quick fact
The narrative self view, defended by philosophers like Marya Schechtman, argues that personal identity is not just a matter of psychological continuity but is constituted by the stories we tell about our lives—stories that must be coherent and consistent with our actions to ground true identity.
Why this is interesting
You've changed—your body, your memories, your beliefs—and yet you still feel like the same person. But what exactly makes you you over time?