To be a person among persons: Peter F. Strawson on identity and identification

Strawson’s philosophical investigation defined as „descriptive metaphysics” was the first successful attempt to apply analytic method to ontological issues of identity. The British philosopher rediscovered for the world philosophical community such categories as „particulars”, „individuals”, „identification” and others. The analytic tradition of philosophy inspired by the significance of „Individuals” became more concerned about the issues of identity and selfhood. The article describes the general principles of Strawson’s conceptual model and reveals some of its advantages and drawbacks.