Chapter
Examining Our Altered Selves
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The self that each one of us takes oneself to be is not as real as it seems, but by examining aspects of the self that seem real, we can ask ourselves just how real they are.
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The concept of self is not as real as it seems, and can be altered in ways that don't necessarily mean deficiency.
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Philosophy
Summary
The concept of self is not as real as it seems, and can be altered in ways that don't necessarily mean deficiency. Various individuals interviewed provide insights into their altered selves, with the aid of theologians, neuroscientists, and philosophers who offer alternative views on the subject.