In this selection Locke sets forth his psychological state theory of personal identity, locating the criterion of personal identity in terms of consciousness (personality, character, and, especially, memory). He says that personal identity consists in "the sameness of a rational being [consciousness]." This consciousness can take on different bodily forms and still preserve the same identity. It is possible for a prince to switch bodies with a cobbler, yet the prince would still be the prince.
-According to Locke, whoever has the consciousness of present and past actions is

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Locke's theory of personal identity emphasizes that identity is tied to consciousness and memory, not to the physical body. Therefore, if someone retains the consciousness of their actions, they remain the same person, regardless of any changes in physical form.

In This Selection Locke Sets Forth His Psychological State Theory