For Velleman, the illusion of the passage of time causes us to have the illusion of an enduring self.

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Velleman argues that our experience of the passage of time is what allows us to perceive ourselves as enduring entities, rather than causing an illusion of an enduring self. He suggests that our understanding of time and our ability to remember the past and anticipate the future contribute to our sense of a continuous self.

For Velleman, the Illusion of the Passage of Time Causes