Single Idea 23784

[catalogued under 7. Existence / B. Change in Existence / 2. Processes]

Full Idea

No process every really starts or ends. …A process we see as derailed is really just an expected sequence that continues in an unexpected direction.

Gist of Idea

Processes don't begin or end; they just change direction unexpectedly

Source

Neil E. Williams (The Powers Metaphysics [2019], 06.3)

Book Reference

Williams,Neil E.: 'The Powers Metaphysics' [OUP 2019], p.136


A Reaction

Obviously if you cannot individuate processes, then the concept of a process is not much use in ontology. Williams rejects processes, and I think he is probably right. He breaks processes down into smaller units.