The puzzle of being you
This article explores the philosophical concept of personal identity through the lens of the Ship of Theseus paradox. It reflects on how individual interests and personality traits evolve over time, questioning whether a person remains the same entity despite these changes.
Why it matters
It encourages readers to reflect on the nature of self-growth and the philosophical implications of personal transformation.
I never liked raw onions when I was younger. They had a strong flavour that made my eyes sting when I bit into them. Their purple hue and stringy appearance would immediately send me into a spiral, and I would pick them out of salads all the time. However, I’d watch my family eat onions with their food every night and eventually began trying them, realising they weren’t so bad after all. Soon, I became the biggest onion enthusiast in my household, contrary to my stubbornness from before. This was one of many changes that have happened as I have grown up - and I have no doubt that many more such changes are yet to come.
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