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If you replace every part of a ship one by one, is it still the same ship?

If you replace every part of a ship one by one, is it still the same ship?

26 May 2026 Search Volume
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If you replace every part of a ship one by one, is it still the same ship?

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Expert Answer

This is the Ship of Theseus paradox. If you use the discarded parts to build a second ship, which is the original? There's no definitive answer—it challenges our concept of identity over time. Legally, continuity of function matters; philosophically, it remains debated.

Key Insight

This is the Ship of Theseus paradox.

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