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]