Full Idea
Everyone finds, that, whilst comprehended under that consciousness, the little finger is as much a part of himself as what is most so.
Gist of Idea
My little finger is part of me if I am conscious of it
Source
John Locke (Essay Conc Human Understanding (2nd Ed) [1694], 2.27.17)
Book Reference
Locke,John: 'Essay Concerning Human Understanding', ed/tr. Nidditch,P.H. [OUP 1979], p.341
A Reaction
It seems as great a violation of someone's personhood to shave off their hair as to cut off the tip of a finger. Can I steal one of your kidneys, since you are not conscious of them?