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[from 'Possibility' by Michael Jubien, in 9. Objects / B. Unity of Objects / 3. Unity Problems / d. Coincident objects ]

Full Idea

I find it surprising that some philosophers accept 'coincident objects'. This notion clearly offends against commonsense 'naturalism' about the world, so it should be viewed as a last resort.

Gist of Idea

The idea of coincident objects is a last resort, as it is opposed to commonsense naturalism

Source

Michael Jubien (Possibility [2009], 5.2 n9)

Book Reference

Jubien,Michael: 'Possibility' [OUP 2009], p.129


A Reaction

I'm not quite clear why he invokes 'naturalism', but I pass on his intuition because it seems right to me.