Jev example · Everyday debates

The Ship of Theseus, now with receipts

Does replacement change an object's identity?

Dilemmas & debateschoice

State

This is the context Jev receives before answering the typed question.

{
  "story": "A ship's wooden parts are gradually replaced until none of the original wood remains. Its name, crew, and continuous service are unchanged.",
  "extra_fact": "The discarded original planks were recycled."
}

Typed questions (1)

Identity verdict

choice

Is the continuously operating ship still the same ship?

Try in Playground
  • same | Yes, it is the same ship.
  • different | No, it is a different ship.
  • depends | It depends on the account of identity.

Try changing the scenario

Try the same question with a laptop or a sports team.

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