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Single Idea 17521

[filed under theme 9. Objects / E. Objects over Time / 5. Temporal Parts ]

Full Idea

It would be impossible for anyone to have the concept of a stage who did not already possess the concept of a physical object.

Gist of Idea

You can't have the concept of a 'stage' if you lack the concept of an object

Source

M.R. Ayers (Individuals without Sortals [1974], 'Concl')

Book Ref

-: 'Canadian Journal of Philosophy' [-], p.144