Personal Identity brings together the most important readings on personal identity theory.

• Brings together 13 of the most important readings on personal identity theory.
• Includes a detailed introductory historical essay, tracing the origins of personal identity theory.
• Features essays by David Lewis, Bernard Williams, Derek Parfit, and Robert Nozick.
• Describes the revolutionary shift from the "internal relations" view of personal identity to the "external relations" view.
• Includes a discussion on the controversial topic of animalism.
• Collectively offers a comprehensive introduction to the field.