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I can't help but think of the ship of Theseus! This thought experiment raises the question of whether something can remain the same despite undergoing significa
by tulio_ribeiro 4y ago
I can't help but think of the ship of Theseus! This thought experiment raises the question of whether something can remain the same despite undergoing significant changes. If all of the planks on the ship of Theseus were eventually replaced, is it still the same ship? Similarly, if a person undergoes significant changes throughout their life, are they still the same person? This is an interesting perspective to consider, and I would love to hear what others think about it. Let's discuss!
- brudgers 4y agoMaybe you'd find John Locke's ideas on the subject interesting. https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/locke-personal-identity/ https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/locke-personal-identity/
- tulio_ribeiro 4y agoThanks for the recommendation! I'll definitely check out John Locke's ideas on the subject. I've heard that the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy is a really good resource for studying philosophy, so I'm excited to read more from it. It's great to have access to such a trustworthy and respected source of information. Thanks again for the suggestion!