John Hick's Replica Theory of Life After Death
Explore John Hick's intriguing replica theory, which suggests that one can die in one body and continue living in a different body while remaining the same person, even after death. Delve into the philosophical implications and criticisms of this unique perspective on life after death.
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The Replica Theory John Hick Focus: What was Hick s theory about life after death? Replica theory: notion that one can die in one body and continue to live in a different body while being the same person, including after death. To begin: Watch the video and answer the questions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XnrLpL3Wtl4
The Replica Theory John Hick Read and answer... o o o Would it be of any consolation to a dying person to know that an exact replica of themselves were to appear somewhere else, the instant they died? Explain your answer. o o What criteria could be used to show the individuality of identical twins? o o Note down a summary of Hick s theory (in bullet point or diagram form if you wish). o o What is your opinion of Hick s theory? Explain your answer. o o How have other philosophers criticised the replica theory?
The Replica Theory John Hick Explain.... a) Would it be of any consolation to a dying person to know that an exact replica of themselves were to appear somewhere else, the instant they died? Explain your answer. b) What criteria could be used to show the individuality of identical twins? c) Note down a summary of Hick s theory (in bullet point or diagram form if you wish). d) What is your opinion of Hick s theory? Explain your answer. e) How have other philosophers criticised the replica theory?
The Replica Theory John Hick Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the belief in immortality of the soul and reincarnation. In your response to this question, you must include how developments in Philosophy of Religion have been influenced by one of the following: Religion and Ethics New Testament Studies the study of a religion. (30)
