Single Idea 14925

[catalogued under 8. Modes of Existence / A. Relations / 2. Internal Relations]

Full Idea

The idea that there could be relations which do not supervene on the properties of their relata runs counter to a deeply entrenched way of thinking.

Gist of Idea

The normal assumption is that relations depend on properties of the relata

Source

J Ladyman / D Ross (Every Thing Must Go [2007], 3.4)

Book Reference

Ladyman,J/Ross,D: 'Every Thing Must Go' [OUP 2007], p.148


A Reaction

Ladyman and Ross are trying to defend the idea of 'structure' which is independent of the objects that occupy the nodes of the structure. Tricky.