Combining Philosophers

Ideas for Melvin Fitting, Neil E. Williams and J Ladyman / D Ross

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7. Existence / D. Theories of Reality / 1. Ontologies

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The status quo is part of what exists, and so needs metaphysical explanation [Williams,NE]

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A metaphysic is a set of wider explanations derived from a basic ontology [Williams,NE]

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Humeans say properties are passive, possibility is vast, laws are descriptions, causation is weak [Williams,NE]

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We shouldn't posit the existence of anything we have a word for [Williams,NE]

7. Existence / D. Theories of Reality / 6. Physicalism

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Physicalism is 'part-whole' (all parts are physical), or 'supervenience/levels' (dependence on physical) [Ladyman/Ross]