Single Idea 15320

[catalogued under 7. Existence / C. Structure of Existence / 8. Stuff / b. Mixtures]

Full Idea

The magnetic and the gravitation field can occupy all the same places without merging.

Gist of Idea

Magnetic and gravity fields can occupy the same place without merging

Source

Harré,R./Madden,E.H. (Causal Powers [1975], 9.IV)

Book Reference

Harré,R/Madden,E.H.: 'Causal Powers: A Theory of Natural Necessity' [Blackwell 1975], p.180


A Reaction

We can divide stuff into two classes, then, according to whether they usually merge if coextensive in space. Oil and water can be mixed, but eventually separate again.