Institute of Art and Ideas(@IAI_TV):Is the self an illusion? Julian Baggini argues this question is too simple. https://t.co/I8nCyZI5AX He argues that the self is both a construction and real, drawing on philosopher Derek Parfit's ideas to describe a complex, ever-changing, many-sided self which better aligns with our everyday experiences.

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2026.09.15 17:35

Is the self an illusion? Julian Baggini argues this question is too simple. He argues that the self is both a construction and real, drawing on philosopher Derek Parfit's ideas to describe a complex, ever-changing, many-sided self which better aligns with our everyday experiences.