The Case Of Tuvix
In analyzing the case of Tuvix I realize that there are two obvious choices that must be made: the first choice is to allow Tuvix to live as two in one, or to separate him back into the original state. I would advise the captain to separate him. This is because the mind/brain is a complex thing that contributes to our personal identity through consciousness as far as the consciousness can be extended back in time according to Locke. Though while it would be interesting to see the operation of two men as one it doesn’t seem to be the best idea. This is because Mr. Neelix has the memory of two men, which creates a lot of confusion for the people around him.
Both MR. Neelix and Mr. Tuvok have similarities and differences. One …show more content…
Both think differently. Therefore, if they are not separated it would be hard for them to act as they would because they respond to things differently. John Locke says same consciousness equals same person/same self. He also states that your body(substance) has nothing to do with your consciousness; therefore the identity of Tuvok and Mr. Neelix will remain in Mr. Tuvix. For instance, Tuvok is a captain like figure, where he gives out orders and handles the ship when the top commander and Captain aren’t present. Mr. Neelix is a positive alien of another kind who looks at things with a whole different perspective. There is nothing that can make Tuvok more or less than what he is in his opinion. But that proves to change once he and Mr. Neelix are the same. That takes from both of their personalities, but it also gives strengths to both of them in a sense. Overall it is hard for them to be their own kind of man when another man is helping him think or act in a way that contrasts from the …show more content…
A criterion of personal identity through time is given. Such a criterion specifies, insofar as that is possible, the necessary and sufficient conditions for the survival of persons. In the case of Mr. Tuvix he had memories of both men, he knew how to cook, and he had feelings for the wife and also for Kess. John Locke considered personal identity (or the self) to be founded on consciousness (viz. memory), and not on the substance of either the soul or the body. In the case of Mr. Tuvix even though he had a different body he had consciousness to be able to engage with his crew members, though being on board with the crew was a bit challenging for Mr. Tuvix. He tried very hard to show his crew that he was a part of the team, which made his separation difficult for the captain and the rest of the crew members. Mr. Tuvix acting as both men makes us understand what Locke means when he says your personal identity is not relevant to your body(substance). Mr. Tuvix didn’t want to die, he begged the captain to spare his life, calling out to all his crew members’, addressing them as his friends but no one stepped in to help spare his life. The doctor had such a hard time making the decision to take is life, so he stepped away from the process and left the decisin up to the captain. The captain had a tough decision but my advice is
In analyzing the case of Tuvix I realize that there are two obvious choices that must be made: the first choice is to allow Tuvix to live as two in one, or to separate him back into the original state. I would advise the captain to separate him. This is because the mind/brain is a complex thing that contributes to our personal identity through consciousness as far as the consciousness can be extended back in time according to Locke. Though while it would be interesting to see the operation of two men as one it doesn’t seem to be the best idea. This is because Mr. Neelix has the memory of two men, which creates a lot of confusion for the people around him.
Both MR. Neelix and Mr. Tuvok have similarities and differences. One …show more content…
Both think differently. Therefore, if they are not separated it would be hard for them to act as they would because they respond to things differently. John Locke says same consciousness equals same person/same self. He also states that your body(substance) has nothing to do with your consciousness; therefore the identity of Tuvok and Mr. Neelix will remain in Mr. Tuvix. For instance, Tuvok is a captain like figure, where he gives out orders and handles the ship when the top commander and Captain aren’t present. Mr. Neelix is a positive alien of another kind who looks at things with a whole different perspective. There is nothing that can make Tuvok more or less than what he is in his opinion. But that proves to change once he and Mr. Neelix are the same. That takes from both of their personalities, but it also gives strengths to both of them in a sense. Overall it is hard for them to be their own kind of man when another man is helping him think or act in a way that contrasts from the …show more content…
A criterion of personal identity through time is given. Such a criterion specifies, insofar as that is possible, the necessary and sufficient conditions for the survival of persons. In the case of Mr. Tuvix he had memories of both men, he knew how to cook, and he had feelings for the wife and also for Kess. John Locke considered personal identity (or the self) to be founded on consciousness (viz. memory), and not on the substance of either the soul or the body. In the case of Mr. Tuvix even though he had a different body he had consciousness to be able to engage with his crew members, though being on board with the crew was a bit challenging for Mr. Tuvix. He tried very hard to show his crew that he was a part of the team, which made his separation difficult for the captain and the rest of the crew members. Mr. Tuvix acting as both men makes us understand what Locke means when he says your personal identity is not relevant to your body(substance). Mr. Tuvix didn’t want to die, he begged the captain to spare his life, calling out to all his crew members’, addressing them as his friends but no one stepped in to help spare his life. The doctor had such a hard time making the decision to take is life, so he stepped away from the process and left the decisin up to the captain. The captain had a tough decision but my advice is