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Single Idea 15318

[from 'Causal Powers' by Harré,R./Madden,E.H., in 7. Existence / D. Theories of Reality / 6. Physicalism ]

Full Idea

The region around a magnetic body, the space between earth and moon, and the vicinity of an electric cable remain obstinately and, for a materialist, distressingly empty of material.

Gist of Idea

Gravitational and electrical fields are, for a materialist, distressingly empty of material

Source

Harré,R./Madden,E.H. (Causal Powers [1975], 9.III)

Book Reference

Harré,R/Madden,E.H.: 'Causal Powers: A Theory of Natural Necessity' [Blackwell 1975], p.178


A Reaction

Ouch, if you are a strict 'materialist'! I call myself a 'naturalist', in a hand-wavy sort of way. On materialism and determinism I remain vague.