Morality and the Problem of Personal Identity
Morality and the Problem of Personal Identity

Summary/Abstract: The article discusses moral implications of particular conceptions of personal identity. On the basis of selected representatives of classical, reductionist, and narrative approach, it analyzes the notions of morality and prudence as well as the relations between them, and their connection to the metaphysical issues. The paper pays special attention to the reductionist theory. It seems that in this approach the category of prudence can be replaced by moral obligation, as there is no substantial difference between one’s later self and other people. The article shows that acknowledging the denial of personal identity in its traditional form entails a redefinition of prudence and morality. It also points out to the main difficulties, which each of the presented theories must face.

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