Single Idea 7017

[catalogued under 7. Existence / C. Structure of Existence / 2. Reduction]

Full Idea

The reductionist programme dispenses with levels of reality.

Gist of Idea

The reductionist programme dispenses with levels of reality

Source

John Heil (From an Ontological Point of View [2003], 04.3)

Book Reference

Heil,John: 'From an Ontological Point of View' [OUP 2005], p.35


A Reaction

Fodor, for example, claims that certain causal laws only operate at high levels of reality. I agree with Heil's idea - the notion that there are different realities around here that don't connect properly to one another is philosopher's madness.