Full Idea
The traditional western view is that the world has a unique category structure, independent of human beings.
Gist of Idea
The traditional view is that nature has a unique category structure
Source
G Lakoff / M Johnson (Philosophy in the Flesh [1999], 25 'Traditional')
A Reaction
This must have an underpinning of divine Creation. It is still, I think, possible to hold a non-religious view of this sort, if it is seen as more relaxed and flexible. It seems to hold quite well for sub-atomic particles, but less strongly for animals.
Book Reference
Lakoff,G/Johnson,M: 'Philosophy in the Flesh' [Basic Books 1999], p.553