Continuity of soul with psychological continuity would be sufficient but not necessary for sameness of person because
A) continuity of soul requires a belief in an afterlife.
B) continuity of body brain with psychological continuity would also be sufficient.
C) psychological continuity is difficult to determine.
D) None of the above

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Continuity of body-brain with psychological continuity can also establish the sameness of a person, indicating that while continuity of soul with psychological continuity is one way to establish personal identity, it is not the only way. This makes it sufficient but not necessary, as there are other sufficient conditions (like body-brain continuity with psychological continuity) for establishing personal identity.

Continuity of Soul with Psychological Continuity Would Be Sufficient but Not