Single Idea 14487

[catalogued under 9. Objects / A. Existence of Objects / 1. Physical Objects]

Full Idea

The existence conditions for ordinary objects are established by our practices, and they are quite minimal, so it is rather obvious that they are fulfilled, and so there are such things.

Gist of Idea

The simple existence conditions for objects are established by our practices, and are met

Source

Amie L. Thomasson (Ordinary Objects [2007], 09.3)

Book Reference

Thomasson,Amie L.: 'Ordinary Objects' [OUP 2010], p.159


A Reaction

This is one of her main arguments. The same argument would have worked for witches or ghosts in certain cultures.