CONTINUITY THEORY & THE COMPONENT THEORY OF THE SHIP OF THESEUS

The Ship of Theseus paradox explores whether an object remains fundamentally the same when all its components are replaced over time. This paper examines two competing theories- Continuity Theory (identity preserved through form or function) and Component Theory (identity tied to material composition) - drawing on perspectives from Hobbes, Locke, Lei ... continue reading->

Keywords: Ship Of Theseus; Identity; Continuity Theory; Component Theory; Materialism