Philosopher Jonn Locke (We are Our Awareness) said, "Self is that conscious thinking thing that feels or is conscious of pleasure and pain and capable of happiness or misery, and so is concerned for itself as far as that consciousness extends." He also claims that personal identity "is the basis for all the right and justice of reward and punishment." https://pressbooks.pub/sapientia/chapter/consciousness-and-personal-identity/ 1.) In 250 or more words, based on the (linked above) reading, why does Locke claim that self and personal identity are important? Do you agree with him? Why or why not?

Philosopher Jonn Locke (We are Our Awareness) said, "Self is that conscious thinking thing that feels or is conscious of pleasure and pain and capable of happiness or misery, and so is concerned for itself as far as that consciousness extends." He also claims that personal identity "is the basis for all the right and justice of reward and punishment." https://pressbooks.pub/sapientia/chapter/consciousness-and-personal-identity/ 1.) In 250 or more words, based on the (linked above) reading, why does Locke claim that self and personal identity are important? Do you agree with him? Why or why not?