
Identity and the Ship of Theseus

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Philosophy
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12th Grade
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Hard

Eilish Counihan
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11 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
What are the three little words that have sent poets, philosophers, and seekers to explore the concept of identity?
Know thyself
Who am I?
Identity crisis
Seeking the truth
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
What is the significance of the Temple of Apollo in relation to the question of identity?
It contains the answer to the question 'Who am I?'
It inspired the ancient Greek aphorism 'Know thyself'
It is where the Ship of Theseus was docked
It represents the complexity of identity
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
According to the video, why is it challenging to come up with the right answer to the question of identity?
Lack of consensus among smart and creative people
Complexity of the concept of identity
Abstract logic and murky waters
All of the above
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Who is Theseus in the context of the Ship of Theseus?
The evil Minotaur
The Greek historian Plutarch
The mythical founder King of Athens
The person who rebuilt the ship
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
What is the philosophical paradox presented by the Ship of Theseus?
The ship remained the same despite all parts being replaced
The ship changed completely with each replacement
The ship had no identity without Theseus
The ship had multiple identities
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
According to the video, what happens when all the original parts of the Ship of Theseus are collected and rebuilt?
Two physical ships exist, both claiming to be the real Ship of Theseus
The ship in Athens is the real Ship of Theseus
The ship in the backyard is the real Ship of Theseus
None of the above
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
What is one of the reasons why the question 'Who am I?' is complex?
Constantly changing parts of a person
The bottomless ocean of philosophical paradox
The illogical nature of identity
All of the above
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