The ship of Theseus. #mythology #greece #philosophy #paradox

The paradox behind the ship of Theseus.

[elessartelcontar]

Of especial importance, his father, Aegeas, instructed that if Theseus lived, then furl a white sail but if he perished, furl a black sail. In all the excitement of the battle and escape, they forgot and returned with a black sail instead of a white sail. When Aegeas saw the black sail, he 'knew' his son Theseus was dead and he flung himself into the sea in grief, the Aegean Sea is named after him.

[testauthoritytes]

Yes, considering the fact that all that called it ship of theseus, they remain same.

[JohnPaulBuce]

this should be renamed as theseus ship with percentage at the end on how many parts are still the original

[jparker]

The philosophical problem known as ''Trigger's Broom''...

[Warlock-kesw]

Or grandpas old axe. The head has been replaced 3 times, and the handle only 3 😂😂😂

[darcyevans]

Isn't there an answer to this? I forget exactly what it's called, but there's one Pacific beam in a ship that if you had to replace it, you're better off Building a whole new ship. So it wouldn't be the same ship, but have the same name, Like thesias junior or something idk

[SewaNival]

Just look at your body as an example. Most parts are replaced atom by atom. You are not the same as time goes on. 😅