What If Nothing Is Real?

A Buddhist theory of identity.

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What makes a person a person? What makes a thing a thing?

Suppose that I want to renovate my home. The furniture is old, and the walls are dilapidating. Gradually, I replace the oldest furniture with a new set. I then slowly repaint my walls. I even change the rusty doors and window frames. Over time, I’ve completely replaced almost everything…