PP111 Lecture : 21.09.12.docx
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Constancy and flux (how is it that things seem to be constant but also always changing) At the beginning of philosophy (socratic period) we see a reliance on reason, the emerging of science. And at this time two types of philosophists emerge. Materialists and idealists, materialists believe that everything exists of matter and composed of the four elements (fire, wind, earth water) it is based off of experience (experiential). After one day at sea he replaces one small part of the ship, and every day he does this for his whole journey. By the time he gets to his destination all parts have been changed. Yes: some changes an object undergo are so small or insignificant that they don"t prevent it from being the same object after it changes: make the daily changes that small or insignificant. Since its such a small change ship day 1= ship day 2, ship day 2= ship day 3 etc