Single Idea 14392

[catalogued under 9. Objects / A. Existence of Objects / 4. Impossible objects]

Full Idea

A Fregean about existence claims would say that 'that hobbits do not exist' is nothing other than the claim that 'being a hobbit' is not exemplified.

Gist of Idea

Fregeans say 'hobbits do not exist' is just 'being a hobbit' is not exemplified

Source

Trenton Merricks (Truth and Ontology [2007], 3.II)

Book Reference

Merricks,Trenton: 'Truth and Ontology' [OUP 2007], p.43


A Reaction

'My passport has ceased to exist' seems to be a bit more dramatic than a relationship with a concept.