Single Idea 23546

[catalogued under 7. Existence / D. Theories of Reality / 10. Vagueness / a. Problem of vagueness]

Full Idea

Standard notions of vagueness all accept borderline cases, and presuppose a higher standpoint from which a judgement of being borderline F, rather than simply being F or being not F, can be made.

Gist of Idea

Standardly vagueness involves borderline cases, and a higher standpoint from which they can be seen

Source

Kit Fine (Vagueness: a global approach [2020], 3)

Book Reference

Fine,Kit: 'Vagueness: a global approach' [OUP 2020], p.52


A Reaction

He says that the concept of borderline cases is an impediment to understanding vagueness. Proposing a third group when you are struggling to separate two other groups doesn't seem helpful, come to think of it. Limbo cases.