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The Ship of Theseus and the Philosophy of Identity

The Ship of Theseus and the Philosophy of Identity

Update: 2025-04-10
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Host Robert J. Marks welcomes back Walter Myers to discuss the philosophical concept of the Ship of Theseus, a paradox about whether an object remains the same after all of its original components have been gradually replaced. Myers explains the history and origins of the paradox and explores how it relates to questions of personal identity, the mind-body problem, and Read More ›

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The Ship of Theseus and the Philosophy of Identity

The Ship of Theseus and the Philosophy of Identity

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