Single Idea 14950

[catalogued under 9. Objects / A. Existence of Objects / 5. Individuation / a. Individuation]

Full Idea

Scientists have developed principles for understanding individuation in terms of the production of thermodynamic depth.

Gist of Idea

Maybe individuation can be explained by thermodynamic depth

Source

J Ladyman / D Ross (Every Thing Must Go [2007], 4.5)

Book Reference

Ladyman,J/Ross,D: 'Every Thing Must Go' [OUP 2007], p.240


A Reaction

[They cite J.Collier for this view] Interesting, even though I don't really understand 'thermodynamic depth'. Ladyman and Ross reject it, but there is a whiff of a theory of individuation from within physics.