Full Idea
Physics has taught us that matter in the sense of extended stuff is an emergent phenomenon that has no counterpart in fundamental ontology.
Gist of Idea
In physics, matter is an emergent phenomenon, not part of fundamental ontology
Source
J Ladyman / D Ross (Every Thing Must Go [2007], 1.2.3)
Book Reference
Ladyman,J/Ross,D: 'Every Thing Must Go' [OUP 2007], p.20
A Reaction
They contrast this point with futile debates among philosopher between atomists (partless particles) and gunkists (parts all the way down).