Philosophy

What is the Ship of Theseus problem, and why does it matter?

It asks whether a ship with every part replaced is still the same ship. Philosophers have no agreed answer, and the puzzle bears on objects, time and personal identity.

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Newcomb's problem: why do two good arguments clash?

Newcomb's problem is a thought experiment about choosing one box or two when a reliable predictor has already filled them. It divides people because two accepted decision principles give opposite answers.

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