Philosophy 1050-020 Spring 2008                                                                  NAME:

Introduction to Philosophy

Reading Questionnaire #1

Due: TUESDAY, January 22, 2008

Perry: A Dialogue on Personal Identity and Immortality, pp. 1-24

Please answer each question in 2-4 sentences.

1. In the dialogue, why does Gretchen Weirob want to understand the basis of personal identity?

2. If you were Sam Miller, what might you say to reassure her?