Full Idea
In the Ship of Theseus, some place individuity in the unity of matter; others, in the unity of form.
Gist of Idea
Some individuate the ship by unity of matter, and others by unity of form
Source
Thomas Hobbes (De Corpore (Elements, First Section) [1655], 2.11.07)
Book Reference
Hobbes,Thomas: 'Metaphysical Writings', ed/tr. Calkins,Mary Whiton [Open Court 1905], p.85
A Reaction
Simons raises this comment into a dogma, that there are at least two objects present in the ship. If I offered you a sum for the contents of your house, they would have a unity of monetary value.