Single Idea 4476

[catalogued under 9. Objects / F. Identity among Objects / 7. Indiscernible Objects]

Full Idea

Most philosophers think that the identity of indiscernibles is false.

Gist of Idea

Most philosophers think that the identity of indiscernibles is false

Source

J.P. Moreland (Universals [2001], Ch.7)

Book Reference

Moreland,J.P.: 'Universals' [Acumen 2001], p.142


A Reaction

This is as opposed to the generally accepted 'indiscernibility of identicals'. 'Discernment' is an epistemological concept, and 'identity' is an ontological concept.