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Single Idea 10513

[from 'Abstract Objects' by Bob Hale, in 9. Objects / A. Existence of Objects / 2. Abstract Objects / a. Nature of abstracta ]

Full Idea

There are many plausible example of abstract objects which, though non-spatial, do not appear to satisfy the suggested requirement of atemporality, such as chess, or the English language.

Gist of Idea

Many abstract objects, such as chess, seem non-spatial, but are not atemporal

Source

Bob Hale (Abstract Objects [1987], Ch.3.1)

Book Reference

Hale,Bob: 'Abstract Objects' [Blackwell 1987], p.49


A Reaction

Given the point that modern physics is committed to 'space-time', with no conceivable separation of them, this looks dubious. Though I think the physics could be challenged. Try Idea 7621, for example.

Related Idea

Idea 7621 Special relativity, unlike general relativity, was operationalist in spirit [Putnam on Einstein]