Single Idea 15300

[catalogued under 7. Existence / C. Structure of Existence / 6. Fundamentals / a. Fundamental reality]

Full Idea

Fundamental particulars are incapable of change.

Gist of Idea

Fundamental particulars can't change

Source

Harré,R./Madden,E.H. (Causal Powers [1975], 8.IV)

Book Reference

Harré,R/Madden,E.H.: 'Causal Powers: A Theory of Natural Necessity' [Blackwell 1975], p.150


A Reaction

I quote this in order to challenge it. If the proton can decay (which seems to be the case) maybe everything can. The fundamentals of a lawn mower eventually rust away; it may be thus with universe. What evidence could deny this?