What is the 'ship of Theseus' thought experiment?

Saturday, May 27, 2023 - 05:03 in Paleontology & Archaeology

The Greek writer Plutarch proposed this question: If a ship's planks are replaced over time due to wear and tear until none of the original pieces remain, is it still the same ship?

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