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[from 'Metaphysics: the logical approach' by José A. Benardete, in 8. Modes of Existence / D. Universals / 6. Platonic Forms / d. Forms critiques ]

Full Idea

How can you learn of the existence of transcendent Platonic objects if there is no causal interaction with them?

Gist of Idea

If there is no causal interaction with transcendent Platonic objects, how can you learn about them?

Source

José A. Benardete (Metaphysics: the logical approach [1989], Ch.22)

Book Reference

Benardete,José A.: 'Metaphysics: The Logical Approach' [OUP 1989], p.174