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memory, and emotions, among complex and inconclusive
other factors. line of thinking.
In contrast, Misbah Yazdi, Beyond the realm of
an Islamic philosopher, philosophy, personal identity
challenges the Western is often associated with an
notions of human identity. individual's unique qualities
Being a contemporary Muslim or characteristics that set them
thinker, his theory on human apart from others. Common
identity aligns with the latest responses to this question
developments in this field. often revolve around factors
such as ethnic or national
The Problems of Personal identity, religious beliefs, or
Identity one's role within their family
There is a wide range of or society.
questions connected to the It is important to note that
problem of personal identity. personal identity, in this
Discussions in this area are context, is not fixed or
not always clear about which permanent; Rather, it is
one is the main one. The contingent and subject to
following questions are being change over time. The way an
repeated anywhere:
individual defines can vary
1. Who Am I? from one moment to the next,
The question at hand may and what may have once
appear deceptively simple, as defined their identity may no
it pertains to personal longer be true.
identity, a concept that seems For instance, a person may
easily understood by even a identify themselves as a
child. However, upon closer teacher or as a man living in
examination, it becomes Japan; But another individual
evident that contemplating with the same attributes may
personal identity can lead to a have a different perspective
