Combining Texts

Ideas for 'Mahaprajnaparamitashastra', 'Meinong on Complexes and Assumptions' and 'Equality'

unexpand these ideas     |    start again     |     choose another area for these texts

display all the ideas for this combination of texts

---

2 ideas

9. Objects / A. Existence of Objects / 3. Objects in Thought

21536	When I perceive a melody, I do not perceive the notes as existing [Russell]
	Full Idea: When, after hearing the notes of a melody, I perceive the melody, the notes are not presented as still existing.
	From: Bertrand Russell (Meinong on Complexes and Assumptions [1904], p.31)
	A reaction: This is a good example, supporting Meinong's idea that we focus on 'intentional objects', rather than actual objects.

9. Objects / A. Existence of Objects / 5. Individuation / c. Individuation by location

21535	Objects only exist if they 'occupy' space and time [Russell]
	Full Idea: Only those objects exist which have to particular parts of space and time the special relation of 'occupying' them.
	From: Bertrand Russell (Meinong on Complexes and Assumptions [1904], p.29)
	A reaction: He excepts space and time themselves. Clearly this doesn't advance our understanding much, but it points to a priority in our normal conceptual scheme. Is Russell assuming absolute space and time?