Baldur's Gate 3's massive updates and patches since its 2023 launch raise the Ship of Theseus question: is this still the ...

A 1920s illustration of an ancient Greek Bireme that has two decks of oars. Once upon a time — at least according to the ancient Greek writer Plutarch — the hero Theseus sailed from Athens, Greece, to ...

A drunkard tied a rope to a man boarding a boat, but the boatman playfully tied it to himself. Upon arrival, the drunkard believed he had become the boatman. This illustrates our tendency to seek ...

In the world of philosophy, many questions of identity and change have been posed in various ways over thousands of years. The Ship of Theseus paradox is one of them. It is also one of the most ...

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It’s not unusual for professional sports to change rules to try to make things more interesting for casual fans. Year in and year out, some fans bemoan the persistent tinkering, and others celebrate ...

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? When you purchase ...