Personal Identity

Personal Identity

(in psychology) The set of psychological attributes which make a person unique and different from others, or how a person sees or defines themselves.

(in metaphysics) The identification of an entity at two different points in space/time as the same person. Different theories of personal identity use different criteria for making this judgment.

Usage:

• Though aging or trauma may change one’s body in myriad ways, as long as their personal identity remains intact, they are still the same person.