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7. Existence / A. Nature of Existence / 2. Types of Existence

15078	There are levels of existence, as well as reality; objects exist at the lowest level in which they can function [Fine,K]
	Full Idea: Just as we recognise different levels of reality, so we should recognise different levels of existence. Each object will exist at the lowest level at which it can enjoy its characteristic form of life.
	From: Kit Fine (Necessity and Non-Existence [2005], 10)
	A reaction: I'm struggling with this claim, despite my sympathy for much of Fine's picture. I'm not sure that the so-called 'levels' of reality have different degrees of reality.