History and Philosophy of The Ship of Theseus

Ontological Foundation: The Problem of Identity

The Ship of Theseus is an academic project that takes its name from a philosophical conundrum that has intrigued thinkers since antiquity: the “identity problem” of Theseus’s ship. According to Greek mythology, the ship on which Theseus sailed from Crete to Athens underwent a series of repairs, in which each piece was eventually replaced. This ontological dilemma, explored by philosophers such as Plutarch and later by Hobbes and Locke, raises fundamental questions about the nature of identity, continuity, and change.

History and Mission:

Launched in 2023, The Ship of Theseus is the result of a collaboration among Dominican academics and professors committed to promoting critical thinking and rigorous research in philosophy and the humanities. It uses the Open Journal Systems (OJS) platform to ensure an editorial process that aims to be both efficient and transparent.

Open Access Model:

The journal operates under an open access model, allowing researchers from the Dominican Republic, the Caribbean, Latin America, and beyond to share their contributions without economic barriers.

Objectives and Scope:

Currently, The Ship of Theseus is established as an academic forum of both national and international relevance, whose mission is to foster interdisciplinary dialogue that contributes to the advancement of critical discourse and deepens understanding in philosophical and humanistic areas. This journal is a space of convergence where identity and transformation, just like on Theseus's ship, coexist in a dynamic balance.

Metaphorical Reflections and Vision

The Ship of Theseus, in its essence, becomes a living metaphor of its nomenclature. It navigates through the ever-changing ocean of human thought, facing the constant challenge of renewing itself without losing its fundamental identity. Like its mythological namesake, it seeks to be a space where continuity and transformation dialogue in a symbiosis that enriches both authors and readers.