Combining Philosophers

Ideas for Eubulides, Roger Bacon and Amie L. Thomasson

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9. Objects / A. Existence of Objects / 1. Physical Objects

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The simple existence conditions for objects are established by our practices, and are met [Thomasson]

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Ordinary objects may be not indispensable, but they are nearly unavoidable [Thomasson]

9. Objects / A. Existence of Objects / 6. Nihilism about Objects

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It is analytic that if simples are arranged chair-wise, then there is a chair [Thomasson, by Hofweber]

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Eliminativists haven't found existence conditions for chairs, beyond those of the word 'chair' [Thomasson]

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Ordinary objects are rejected, to avoid contradictions, or for greater economy in thought [Thomasson]

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To individuate people we need conventions, but conventions are made up by people [Thomasson]