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> You're essentially using a sorites paradox/Ship of Theseus argument to attack the idea that a piece of electronics can ever, even in principle, be said to be
by CarelessExpert 6y ago
> You're essentially using a sorites paradox/Ship of Theseus argument to attack the idea that a piece of electronics can ever, even in principle, be said to be 'permanently broken'.
Dude, setting aside the argument itself, I never expected to see the Ship of Theseus busted out to win an internet debate... well done!
- MaxBarraclough 6y agoIn the proud tradition of people lacking a formal education in philosophy, I think I got it slightly wrong - the continuum fallacy is the better fit.