Locke claims that if one forgets all of the past experiences that one had, then one is no longer the same person.

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Locke's theory of personal identity is based on a continuity of consciousness. He argues that personal identity is founded on memory, and thus, if one were to forget all past experiences, they would not be the same person because they lack the continuity of consciousness that defines personal identity.

Locke Claims That If One Forgets All of the Past