Thursday, August 12, 2010

What constitutes a person?

The Hensel Twins raise an important issue when we consider humanity: what is it that constitutes a person? More to to the point, why is it that we consider Abby and Brittany two unique persons when they reside in a single body?



As you consider possible answers to this anthropological conundrum, also consider why personhood is not bestowed upon animals (or should it be?). My dog has a unique personality, but that doesn't make him a person, does it? What is unique to personhood?

1 comment:

  1. So should dolphins be considered persons?

    http://ieet.org/index.php/IEET/more/munkittrick20100105/

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