Locke argues that the same consciousness cannot partake of different material and immaterial substances.

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Locke argues that personal identity (or the self) is based on continuity of consciousness. He suggests that it is possible for the same consciousness to be transferred from one substance to another (e.g., from a material to an immaterial substance), thus preserving personal identity regardless of changes in the substance.

Locke Argues That the Same Consciousness Cannot Partake of Different