Parfit's Reformed Nobelist thought experiment suggests that numerical identity is neither necessary nor sufficient for moral responsibility.

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Parfit's Reformed Nobelist thought experiment illustrates that what matters for moral responsibility is psychological continuity and connectedness, rather than numerical identity. This suggests that numerical identity is not necessary for moral responsibility, as one can be morally responsible for actions performed by a psychologically continuous successor.

Parfit's Reformed Nobelist Thought Experiment Suggests That Numerical Identity Is