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[filed under theme 9. Objects / A. Existence of Objects / 1. Physical Objects ]

Full Idea

The only metaphysically defensible notion of an object is precisely that of an entity which possesses determinate identity-conditions.

Gist of Idea

To be an object at all requires identity-conditions

Source

E.J. Lowe (The Possibility of Metaphysics [1998], 1.3)

Book Ref

Lowe,E.J.: 'The Possibility of Metaphysics' [OUP 2001], p.11


A Reaction

I think he includes abstract objects in this. I suspect this view of muddling epistemology and ontology. Or overemphasising our conventions, rather than reality.