Book 1, Chapter 5: "I Am What I Am That I Am - Part 3"

Written By Aaron Gowen
 
 

In this final chapter of Book 1, Aaron discusses with the analytic philosopher Galen Strawson whether you can know your own character, thinking of yourself as the same person over time, and telling a narrative about your life.

And with Fr. James Martin, Aaron discusses knowing yourself in communion with other people and with God.

Related Links:

America Magazine: The National Catholic Review (Fr. James Martin, SJ, Editor-at-Large)

The Abbey: A Story of Discovery by Fr James Martin, SJ

"Against Narrativity" by Galen Strawson

The London Review of Books: "Is R2-D2 A Person?" by Galen Strawson

The Atlantic: "Stop Being So Self-Conscious" by Paul Bloom

 

Aaron Gowen
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