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A Question of Identity is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Riley, Frank (1915–1996).
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"A Question of Identity" by Frank Riley is a science fiction novel written in the late 1950s. The book delves into profound philosophical questions about human identity and what it means to be a man, particularly in the context of science and law as they intersect with personal identity. The narrative centers on the trial of Tony Corfino, a man accused of robbery and murder, defended by the aging and renowned attorney Jake Emspak, who takes on the case as his last. The story unfolds in a courtroom setting where Jake Emspak seeks to prove that the man standing trial is not the same Tony Corfino that existed before a tragic accident altered him both physically and mentally. Throughout the trial, Jake employs various medical and philosophical arguments to contend that advances in medical science have effectively created a new person from Corfino’s body, raising questions about legal responsibility and identity. As the trial progresses, the courtroom becomes a battleground for abstract concepts of humanity, ultimately challenging the jurors—and the readers—to ponder the essence of individuality and the implications of scientific advancements on human lives.
Book and edition facts
- Title: A Question of Identity
- Author credits: Riley, Frank (1915–1996)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Identity (Philosophical concept) -- Fiction
- Lawyers -- Fiction
- Legal stories
- Murrow, Edward R. -- Fiction
- New York (N.Y.) -- Fiction
- Science fiction
- Trials (Murder) -- Fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: Crime, Thrillers and Mystery
- Category: Novels
- Category: Philosophy & Ethics
- Category: Science-Fiction & Fantasy
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