Single Idea 14941

[catalogued under 7. Existence / C. Structure of Existence / 6. Fundamentals / a. Fundamental reality]

Full Idea

The tentative metaphysical hypothesis of this book, which is open to empirical falsification, is that there is no fundamental level, that the real patterns criterion of reality is the last word in ontology.

Gist of Idea

We say there is no fundamental level to ontology, and reality is just patterns

Source

J Ladyman / D Ross (Every Thing Must Go [2007], 3.7.3)

Book Reference

Ladyman,J/Ross,D: 'Every Thing Must Go' [OUP 2007], p.178


A Reaction

I wouldn't hold your breath waiting for the empirical falsification to arrive (or vanish). Their commitment to real patterns (or structures) leaves me a bit baffled.