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The emergence of the philosophy of personal identity during the early modern period is explored through a fresh lens, challenging the notion that John Locke's consciousness-based perspective was the starting point. The author delves into earlier influences and ideas that shaped the discourse on personal identity, providing a comprehensive analysis of how these concepts evolved. By examining various philosophical contributions, the book enriches our understanding of identity and its significance in the context of early modern thought.

Anscombe's 1958 paper challenged the very foundations of moral philosophy, the discipline that tries to understand and differentiate between actions, right and wrong. It argues that moral philosophy should not be explored until a philosophy of psychology is already in place, and that, without a belief in God, morality can have no absolute rules.