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Philosophy

The Ship of Theseus and the Problem of Material Constitution

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The paradox was noted by Plutarch and later elaborated by Thomas Hobbes in the 17th century.

Why this is interesting

Imagine your favorite wooden ship, with every plank replaced one by one. Is it still the same ship? What if the old planks are reassembled into a second ship?