Constitution is identity

Mind 102 (405):133-146 (1993)
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In his interesting article 'Constitution is not Identity' (1992), Mark Johnston argues that (in a sense soon to be explained) constitution is distinct from identity. In what follows, I dispute Johnston's contention.

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Harold Noonan
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Constitution is not identity.Mark Johnston - 1992 - Mind 101 (401):89-106.

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