Personal Identity Mind Map for Philosophy Students
See how the main theories of personal identity connect, from memory and body to narrative. Build your own version from your notes, PDF or slides.
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- What you get
- Interactive mind maps of the main ideas and how they connect. Free: overview maps (detailed maps on your first 3 creations). Plus: detailed maps with supporting concepts.
- Exports
- Your first PDF or PNG export is free; Plus exports anytime.
- Price
- Free plan: 5 creations a week, up to 3 a day. Plus: $9.99/month or $99.90/year (USD; local prices at checkout).
- Sign-up
- A free account is required before you create anything (Google or email). No credit card.
- What you can upload
- PDF, Word (.docx), PowerPoint (.pptx), plain text or Markdown, and images (PNG, JPG, WebP, GIF), or type a topic. One file per creation on the free plan; several at once on Plus.
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Build Your Identity Map from Your Own Notes
Upload lecture slides or readings, and the AI organizes the key theories into a clear branching map.
Built from your readings
Upload PDFs, slides or notes and get a map of the theories your course actually covers.
Theories linked to their arguments
Expand any branch to see the criteria, thought experiments and objections behind each view.
Turn the map into a quiz
Test yourself on the theories, then use the same notes to make flashcards for exam review.
How to Make a Personal Identity Mind Map
Three steps take you from a reading list to a map you can revise from.
- 1
Add your material
Upload your lecture notes, a reading, or type the topic Personal Identity.
- 2
AI builds the map
The AI groups theories, criteria and thought experiments into expandable branches.
- 3
Study, expand and quiz
Expand weak branches, edit wording, then export as PNG or PDF or quiz yourself.
Personal Identity Concept Map: Main Theories
A personal identity concept map explains what makes a person the same over time. The central question asks what persists when you change: your body, your memories, your character or your story. Philosophers answer in different ways, so a map helps separate the main positions and see where each one meets its strongest objection.
- Psychological continuity: identity follows chains of memory and intention
- Bodily criteria: identity follows the same living body or brain
- Narrative self: identity is a story a person tells about their life
- Thought experiments: teleportation, fission and memory transfer cases
- Social and relational views: identity shaped by roles and recognition
Use the map to revise each theory and its main objection before an exam. Upload your own readings to CogniGuide to build a personalized identity map in minutes.
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Personal Identity Mind Map: Common Questions
Answers on the core theories and on making your own map.
What is the main question of personal identity?
It asks what makes a person at one time the same person as someone at another time. Philosophers test answers against changes in body, memory and character, often using thought experiments such as fission or teleportation.
What is the difference between psychological and bodily criteria?
Psychological criteria say you persist through connected memories and intentions, even if your body changes. Bodily criteria say you persist as long as the same living body or brain continues.
Which files can I use to make my own identity map?
You can upload PDF, Word (DOCX), PowerPoint (PPTX), text or Markdown files, or images of notes. You can also just type the topic.
Is it free to create a personal identity map?
Yes. The free plan allows 5 creations a week with no payment needed. Paid plans raise these limits.