The Ship of Theseus
Introduction The Ship of Theseus is a famous thought experiment that explores the nature of identity and change. It raises questions about what it means for something to remain the same object even when its components are replaced over time. The Thought Experiment Imagine a ship owned by the mythical Greek hero Theseus. This ship, over time, has its wooden parts replaced one by one as they wear out. Eventually, all the original parts of the ship are replaced with new ones....