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Paradox of Self-Creation
- Strassen's paradox of self-creation argues self-creation is contradictory, needing both continuity and novelty.
- Calard argues that non-logical identity resolves this, allowing for meaningful change within a continuous self.
Participating in Emergence
- Aspiration involves participating in the emergence of a future self (S2) from the current self (S1).
- S1 has causal power, but S2 holds normative authority, justifying S1's actions retrospectively.
The Divine Double as a Symbol
- The divine double symbolizes the aspired-to self, influencing our current self's development.
- This symbol mediates between our present and future selves, facilitating transformation.