Which parts of the mind are responsible for our sense of self and when does brain deterioration rob us of such identity? Psychologists and philosophers have always maintained memory to be most central to identity. However this conventional wisdom may be wrong. A recent study in Psychological Science investigated neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer’s and A.L.S., in an attempt to locate the parts of the mind responsible for personal identity. The study concluded that the moral faculty contributes most to our ongoing sense of self. To read the full article, click here.
