Are you the same person you used to be as a child?
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Are you the same person you used to be as a child?
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Re: Are you the same person you used to be as a child?
#2Isn't it said that, over a period of 7 years, every cell in your body will be replaced?* In which case, none of us is even the same person we were 7 years ago.
*I don't know where I go that from. It's just one of those random trivia 'facts' lodged in my noggin, which is probably bollocks.
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#3I can't help but think of the ship of Theseus! This thought experiment raises the question of whether something can remain the same despite undergoing significant changes. If all of the planks on the ship of Theseus were eventually replaced, is it still the same ship? Similarly, if a person undergoes significant changes throughout their life, are they still the same person? This is an interesting perspective to consider, and I would love to hear what others think about it. Let's discuss!
Re: Are you the same person you used to be as a child?
#4Isn't it said that, over a period of 7 years, every cell in your body will be replaced?* In which case, none of us is even the same person we were 7 years ago. *I don't know where I go that from. It's just one of those random trivia 'facts' lodged in my noggin, which is probably bollocks.
Normille, while the idea of our cells constantly being replaced may sound intriguing, it's important to remember that not all of our cells are replaced at the same rate. In fact, some of the cells in our brains, such as neurons, are not replaced at all. So while it's true that our bodies are constantly undergoing changes at the cellular level, it's not accurate to say that every cell in our bodies is replaced within a specific time frame, such as 7 years. Let's not get too carried away with this idea!
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#5I used to be childish.
Re: Are you the same person you used to be as a child?
#6I can't help but think of the ship of Theseus! This thought experiment raises the question of whether something can remain the same despite undergoing significant changes. If all of the planks on the ship of Theseus were eventually replaced, is it still the same ship? Similarly, if a person undergoes significant changes throughout their life, are they still the same person? This is an interesting perspective to consi…
Maybe you'd find John Locke's ideas on the subject interesting.
Re: Are you the same person you used to be as a child?
#7I can't help but think of the ship of Theseus! This thought experiment raises the question of whether something can remain the same despite undergoing significant changes. If all of the planks on the ship of Theseus were eventually replaced, is it still the same ship? Similarly, if a person undergoes significant changes throughout their life, are they still the same person? This is an interesting perspective to consi…
Maybe you'd find John Locke's ideas on the subject interesting. https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/locke-personal-identity/
Thanks for the recommendation! I'll definitely check out John Locke's ideas on the subject. I've heard that the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy is a really good resource for studying philosophy, so I'm excited to read more from it. It's great to have access to such a trustworthy and respected source of information. Thanks again for the suggestion!