Abstract

Identity in the fight regardless of personality, although the identity criterion for personality differences with the idea, but the number of theoretical都agree more, people can become aware of a lifetime is not changed and does not break the "self." However, Hume opposed this view. In the "regardless of human nature" in Volume I, Hume did not advocate the so-called personal identity, not only had a bunch of human perception, and the concept of personal identity only from the imagination Concept of fiction. The purpose of this paper is to explore the identity of Hume's theory of personality. First, I will stand by its view of Hume's justification. Secondly, I will analyze several of Hume's theory of personal identity criticism. Third, for Hume in the "human nature regardless" in the proposed self-criticism, I will explore two possible interpretations, in order to understand why Hume on personal identity is not satisfied with their proposed instructions. Finally, I would point out that Hume's theory can not solve the problem of awareness integration. Although there is considerable disagreement on the criterion of personal identity, most theories of personal identity agree to the view that we can be aware of something invariable and uninterrupted throughout a whole life, which we call our 'self'. But David Hume rejects this view . In Book Ⅰ of A Treatise of Human Nature, Hume argues that there is no such thing as personal identity, and we are nothing but a bundle of perceptions. According to Hume, the idea of ​​personal identity is a fiction of the imagination. This paper attempts to examine Hume's theory of personal identity. Ⅰ will begin by examining how Hume justifies his claims. Next, Ⅰ will critically analyze some criticisms of Hume's claims. Third, regarding Hume's self-criticism in the Appendix to his Treatise, Ⅰ will investigate two possible interpretations to understanding why Hume dissatisfies with his account of personal identity. In conclusion, Ⅰ will argue that Hume's theory cannot solve the problem of the unity of consciousness.