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Single Idea 10546

[from 'Frege Philosophy of Language (2nd ed)' by Michael Dummett, in 7. Existence / C. Structure of Existence / 7. Abstract/Concrete / a. Abstract/concrete ]

Full Idea

There is no reason for wanting a sharp distinction between concrete and abstract objects.

Gist of Idea

We don't need a sharp concrete/abstract distinction

Source

Michael Dummett (Frege Philosophy of Language (2nd ed) [1973], Ch.14)

Book Reference

Dummett,Michael: 'Frege Philosophy of Language' [Duckworth 1981], p.494


A Reaction

This rather depends on your ontology. If you are happy for reality to be full of weird non-physical entities, then the blurring won't bother you. If the boundary is blurred but still real, it is a very interesting one.