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Single Idea 9211

[catalogued under 7. Existence / D. Theories of Reality / 3. Reality]

Full Idea

By challenging the assumption that reality is 'absolute' (not relative to a standpoint), or that reality is 'coherent' (it is of a piece, from one standpoint), one accepts worldly facts without a privilege standpoint. I call this 'non-standard' realism.

Gist of Idea

A non-standard realism, with no privileged standpoint, might challenge its absoluteness or coherence

Source

Kit Fine (Intro to 'Modality and Tense' [2005], p.15)

Book Reference

Fine,Kit: 'Modality and Tense' [OUP 2005], p.15


A Reaction

Fine's essay 'Tense and Reality' explores his proposal. I'm not drawn to either of his challenges. I have always taken as articles of faith that there could be a God's Eye view of all of reality, and that everything coheres, independent of our view.