Splash Biography
ANITA KUKELI, Yale senior studying philosophy
Major: Philosophy College/Employer: Yale Year of Graduation: 2025 |
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Brief Biographical Sketch:
Hi! My name's Anita and I'm a senior at Yale College. I grew up partly in Albania and partly in the US, but now I live just outside of Washington DC. I love reading, playing bass, swimming, and making pottery, among other things. My favorite TV show is Breaking Bad (duh) and my favorite musical artist of all time is a tie between Nina Simone and Elita 5. I am studying philosophy because the world doesn't make sense and I want it to! Past Classes(Clicking a class title will bring you to the course's section of the corresponding course catalog)H4961: Who Am I?: The Philosophy of Identity in Splash Fall 2024 (Nov. 09, 2024)
Imagine yourself as a young child. You looked different, you thought differently, and you had different fears and desires than you do today. All your cells have died and been replaced (I think) and your personality has probably changed a lot too. So, in what way are you still the same person? This course will explore the question of personal identity through discussion of brain transplants, cloning, and growing up. We will examine our intuitions, consider moral and practical implications, and redefine how we see ourselves and others.
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