Single Idea 17588

[catalogued under 9. Objects / F. Identity among Objects / 1. Concept of Identity]

Full Idea

In some contexts, the principle of 'the transitivity of identity' should be called 'the transitivity of definite identity'.

Gist of Idea

We should talk of the transitivity of 'identity', and of 'definite identity'

Source

Peter van Inwagen (Material Beings [1990], 18)

Book Reference

Inwagen,Peter van: 'Material Beings' [Cornell 1995], p.263


A Reaction

He is making room for a person to retain identity despite having changed. Applause from me.

Related Idea

Idea 17589 If you reject transitivity of vague identity, there is no Ship of Theseus problem [Inwagen]